SAN DIEGO PADRES NEWS

Michael Wacha - Earns eighth win Wacha (8-2) earned the win Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over five innings against the Reds while striking out four.

Impact Wacha managed to pitch his way out of trouble for most of the afternoon and earn his eighth win despite allowing the leadoff man to reach base in four of his five innings of work. The right-hander has now allowed two earned runs or fewer in 10 consecutive starts dating back to April 26 against the Cubs while winning six of his last seven decisions (spanning nine starts). He'll look to keep that momentum going next weekend when the Padres take on the Mets in San Diego.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres hope big game vs. Reds starts run of success The San Diego Padres will look to build momentum and win a road series when they face the Cincinnati Reds in the rubber game of their three-...

JULY 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reds and Padres meet in series rubber match

The Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peter Seidler offers thoughts on rest of Padres' season, A.J. Preller, Bob Melvin and the trade deadline Padres' Chairman expresses optimism as he watches his team's first victory in more than a week

JULY 2, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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JULY 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Big hits from big names bust Padres' skid CINCINNATI -- Sometimes you need your big guys to get big hits. The Padres did Saturday, and as a result, their season-high six-game losing...

JULY 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Padres thump Reds 12-5 to break out of skid Juan Soto belted a tiebreaking three-run home run and Manny Machado drilled a pair of homers as the visiting San Diego Padres snapped a seas...

JULY 1, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Soto, Machado and Tatis combine for 10 RBIs, Padres beat Reds 12-5 and stop 6-game skid

Juan Soto hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning, Manny Machado followed three pitches later with the first of his two home runs and the San Diego Padres stopped a...

JULY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juan Soto, Manny Machado shine as Padres stop losing streak by pounding Reds Juan Soto homers, drives in four runs; Manny Machado hits two home runs as Padres win for the first time in eight days

JULY 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Pedro Avila - Returns to majors The Padres recalled Avila from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Impact Avila didn't make the club out of spring training and hasn't pitched well for El Paso in the minors, posting an 8.49 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 41:27 K:BB over 46.2 innings. The right-hander has worked mostly in the rotation, starting in 13 of his 16 Triple-A appearances, and he could be up with San Diego as a back-up plan to start Sunday in Cincinnati if Yu Darvish hasn't recovered from a bout with the flu, per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Cosgrove - Returns from IL Cosgrove (hamstring) was activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Cosgrove returns to action after spending the minimum 15 days on the injured list while dealing with a left hamstring strain. The southpaw has pitched well for the Padres this season, posting a minuscule 0.53 ERA and 0.53 WHIP along with a 15:2 K:BB over 17 innings. He hasn't seen much work in high-leverage spots, though, and has yet to record a hold or a save.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ray Kerr - Optioned to minors San Diego optioned Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Impact The move comes a day after Kerr was charged with a blown save as a result of serving up a 10th-inning, game-tying, two-run shot to Matt McLain that led to another Padres defeat. Kerr has struggled to keep the ball in the park while with the big club this season, serving up three homers in eight innings. San Diego made a number of other bullpen moves Saturday, placing Drew Carlton (elbow) on the injured list, activating lefty Tom Cosgrove from the 15-day IL and recalling righty Pedro Avila from Triple-A El Paso.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Carlton - Placed on IL Carlton was put on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right elbow inflammation.

Impact Carlton tossed two-thirds of an inning Friday, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits while being charged with the loss against the Reds. The right-hander apparently came away with an elbow issue that will sideline him for at least 15 days. San Diego also optioned reliever Ray Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday while reinstating southpaw Tom Cosgrove from the injured list and recalling righty Pedro Avila from the minors.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego Padres place pitcher Drew Carlton on injured list, activate Tom Cosgrove

The San Diego Padres placed pitcher Drew Carlton (2-1) on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on Saturday, one day after he gave up Spencer Steer’s two-run, game-...

JULY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres activate LHP Tom Cosgrove, recall RHP Pedro Avila The San Diego Padres bolstered their pitching staff Saturday as left-hander Tom Cosgrove was activated from the 15-day injured list and righ...

JULY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gary Sánchez - Heads to bench Sanchez will sit Saturday against Cincinnati, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Sanchez sits for the second time in three games, which follows a stretch in which he started six of seven behind the plate. He's been a productive player since joining the Padres at the end of May, slashing .213/.300/.472 with seven homers in 29 games. Austin Nola will be the Padres' catcher Saturday.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Cronenworth - Sitting Saturday Cronenworth will be on the bench for Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Cronenworth finds himself on the bench for the second time in five games after sitting just twice in the first 78 games of the season. His season is trending in the wrong direction, as he finished April with a respectable .728 OPS but recorded a .665 OPS in May and a .557 OPS in June. Brandon Dixon, who owns a .662 OPS on the season himself, will get the nod at first base.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ha-Seong Kim - Returns to lineup Kim (hamstring) will lead off and play second base Saturday against the Reds, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kim sat out Friday's series opener while dealing with a tight hamstring, though he made an appearance off the bench and drew a walk. He'll be involved from the start Saturday and will look to build on his .373/.421/.647 line over the last 15 games.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Wacha - Set to start Saturday Wacha (shoulder) is slated to start Saturday's game against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Impact Wacha will return to the mound for his first outing since June 19, but he was able to avoid landing on the injured list after his sore right shoulder responded well to a bullpen session Thursday. Before picking up the shoulder issue, Wacha had been in the midst of one of the best runs of his career. Over his last nine starts, Wacha has covered at least six innings on eight occasions while pitching to a 1.14 ERA and 0.81 WHIP during that stretch.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Fernando Tatis Jr. appreciates Elly De La Cruz's talent, and he throws him out; hanging onto hope Two of MLB's best young athletes show what they can do; Padres know they have to win a lot more games, but they work to take encouragement f...

JULY 1, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Ray Kerr - Blows save in 10th inning Kerr blew the save Friday against the Reds, allowing one earned run on one hit over one inning. He didn't record a walk or strikeout.

Impact Kerr was a spotted a two-run lead in the 10th inning, but he allowed a game-tying, two-run shot to Matt McLain, marking the first blown save of his career. The left-hander has made eight appearances across three different stints at the big leagues this year, but he's allowed three home runs across eight innings and sports an ugly 5.63 ERA.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Lugo - Six strikeouts in no-decision Lugo did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing one unearned run on five hits over six innings against Cincinnati. He struck out six and didn't record a walk.

Impact Lugo was sharp through six innings and recorded his most strikeouts since April 21. It was arguably the right-hander's best outing of the year, but he still took a no-decision, as the Padres offense faltered versus Cincinnati. He's made three straight starts since being activated from the injured list in mid-May, and the results have been good, as he's posted a 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 15:1 K:BB across 16 innings during that stretch. Lugo's next start is lined up for a home matchup against the Angels.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds look to extend win streak against reeling Padres After a wild back-and-forth series opener, the Cincinnati Reds will try to extend their magical ride on Saturday while the visiting San Dieg...

JULY 1, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Padres take on the Reds looking to end road skid

The San Diego Padres travel to the Cincinnati Reds looking to stop a four-game road losing streak

JULY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres vs. Reds Betting Odds, Over/Under, Spread - July 1

Preview the July 1 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

JULY 1, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE