SAN DIEGO PADRES NEWS

Yu Darvish - Still battling illness Darvish (illness) might be pushed back again in the Padres' rotation, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Darvish fell ill -- and was scratched -- ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday against the Pirates and he was still feeling unwell as of Wednesday evening. It's unclear at this point when he might be able to slot back in for San Diego. Blake Snell is taking the mound Wednesday night in Pittsburgh and Joe Musgrove will handle Thursday's series finale. There should be a fresh update on Darvish's status around the end of the week.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Cruz - On bench Wednesday Cruz is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Pirates.

Impact Matt Carpenter will handle the DH role and bat eighth as the Padres square off against the Pirates and right-hander Mitch Keller. Cruz has picked it up offensively in recent weeks but holds a relatively underwhelming .250/.291/.417 season slash line.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 MLB mock draft, projections: LSU duo of Dylan Crews, Paul Skenes go 1-2. Who's next?

Our MLB mock draft covers the first 39 picks, with LSU's Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes going back to back at the top and plenty of talent foll...

JUNE 28, 2023

How the Diamondbacks and Giants became surprise forces in the NL West

Most expected the Padres and Dodgers to duke it out for NL West supremacy. So, how are the D-backs and Giants occupying the top two spots at...

JUNE 28, 2023

Ha-Seong Kim - Three hits, two RBI Tuesday Kim went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's loss against Pittsburgh.

Impact Kim's been productive recently, going 12-for-32 (.375) with three home runs, nine RBI and a 1.101 OPS over his last eight contests. Overall, he's slashing .258/.348/.400 with eight homers, 35 runs scored, 28 RBI and a career-best 13 stolen bases through 270 plate appearances this season while starting nearly every day at second base.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 MLB All-Star Game picks: The 20 players who should start

Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. are already All-Star starters, but should Mike Trout be one? Deesha Thosar reveals her picks ahead of Thu...

JUNE 28, 2023

Pirates out to prove win over Padres was no fluke The Pittsburgh Pirates will take their rediscovered offense into the second game of a three-game series against the visiting San Diego Padre...

JUNE 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Padres take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Pirates

The San Diego Padres are looking to end their three-game slide with a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JUNE 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Reiss Knehr - Hit hard in spot start Knehr (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks over two innings against the Pirates. He struck out one.

Impact Knehr, called up to fill in for Yu Darvish (illness) on Tuesday, was tagged for three runs in the second inning before surrendering a pair of solo home runs in the third. The 26-year-old right-hander has allowed 10 runs while sporting a 2.65 WHIP through just 5.2 innings this season. Knehr will likely return to Triple-A, where he'll serve as a depth option for the Padres.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres vs. Pirates Betting Odds, Over/Under, Spread - June 28

Preview the June 28 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

JUNE 28, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Offense can't sustain momentum behind Knehr PITTSBURGH -- There is never an ideal time to scratch a frontline pitcher from a start. However, Tuesday night seemed like a good time for t...

JUNE 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Long ball helps Pirates best Padres Carlos Santana, Jack Suwinski and Nick Gonzales each hit home runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped the visiting San Diego Padres 9-4 on Tue...

JUNE 28, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Pirates enjoy long-awaited offensive outburst during route of Padres PITTSBURGH — When the San Diego Padres clustered five hits and scored three runs in the top of the second inning on Tuesday night, it felt l...

JUNE 28, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Padres' Yu Darvish scratched from start against Pirates due to illness

The San Diego Padres scratched Yu Darvish from his scheduled start against Pittsburgh due to an illness

JUNE 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres RHP Yu Darvish (iiilness) missing start vs. Pirates San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish was scratched from Tuesday's start against the host Pittsburgh Pirates due to illness

JUNE 27, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Drew Carlton - Called up Tuesday Carlton was called up from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Impact Carlton will return to the major-league bullpen after being sent down Wednesday, replacing Steven Wilson (pectoral) on the big-league roster. Carlton has produced a solid 4.24 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 15 punchouts over 17 innings in nine appearances with San Diego in 2023.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Wilson - Placed on 15-day IL Wilson was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right pectoral strain Tuesday.

Impact Wilson will be unavailable until after the All-Star break as he tends to his injured pectoral and he will be replaced in the major-league bullpen by Drew Carlton, who was called up from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. Wilson has been very effective this season with San Diego, compiling a 2.43 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 40 strikeouts over 37 frames in 2023.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres need 50 more wins, turnarounds from Jake Cronenworth, Xander Bogaerts for playoff push What will it take for the Padres to reach the playoffs?

JUNE 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Jake Cronenworth - Sitting Tuesday Cronenworth isn't in the Padres' lineup Tuesday versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Cronenworth is slashing just .188/.245/.229 over the past 14 days, so he'll get a rare day off Tuesday to regroup. Brandon Dixon will take Cronenworth's place at first base and bat eighth.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Hawkins - Sidelined with lat strain Hawkins has been on the injured list since May 9 with a lat strain and does not have a timeline to return, Baseball America reports.

Impact The 6-foot-5 righty notched a 3.60 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in 15 innings across four starts for High-A Fort Wayne before suffering the injury. Hawkins has a starter's pitch mix, but he is already 23 and there are concerns about durability and command.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Korry Howell - Out with shoulder injury Howell is on the 7-day injured list at Double-A San Antonio with a minor shoulder injury, Baseball America reports.

Impact He injured his shoulder making a diving catch and has not played since May 30. Howell hit .194 with zero home runs, nine steals and a 34.1 percent strikeout in 20 games rate prior to suffering the injury. He is slated to return sometime in July.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reiss Knehr - Called upon for spot start Knehr will start Tuesday against Pittsburgh, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Yu Darvish was scratched from his scheduled start due to illness, so Knehr will temporarily fill in as San Diego's starter. The 26-year-old righty has made six major-league starts and holds a 5.24 ERA and 1.40 WHIP through 46.1 innings throughout his MLB career.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yu Darvish - Not starting Tuesday Darvish will miss his scheduled start Tuesday against the Pirates due to illness, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Darvish's illness will sit him down for Tuesday's start, though it's certainly possible he returns before his next turn in the rotation -- currently scheduled for July 2 against Cincinnati. Reiss Knehr will come out of the Padres' bullpen to start in Darvish's place.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 27, 2023 • THESTAR.COM