What's wrong with Juan Soto? One of MLB's best has yet to find his swing with Padres
Juan Soto was the National League's best hitter upon joining the Padres last summer. But he's looked like a different player in San Diego. H...APRIL 18, 2023
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Padres Daily: Xander, Manny say it will all work out; Weathers weathers early storm Manny Machado doesn't want any bandwagoners; Xander Bogaerts believes in track records; Ryan Weathers isn't undone by early missiles
APRIL 18, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Tom Krasovic: Suspension may have been good thing for Fernando Tatis Jr., Major League Baseball and Padres Crazy though it sounds, it was a good thing — on balance — that Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance...
APRIL 18, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Tom Krasovic: Suspension may have been good thing for Fernando Tatis Jr., Major League Baseball and Padres Crazy though it sounds, it was a good thing — on balance — that Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance...
APRIL 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jose Azocar - Picks up fourth theft Azocar went 1-for-3 with a stolen base Monday in a loss to Atlanta.
Impact The Padres' offense was nearly invisible in the loss, and Azocar gave the team one of its best chances to score when he singled in the second inning, reached second on another single and stole third base. The theft was Azocar's fourth of the season, two of which have come in his past three games. Though he offers speed on the basepaths, Azocar has produced very little in other categories this season. He's slashing .242/.265/.303 with no homers, one RBI, six runs and just one walk over 36 plate appearances.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Weathers - Impresses again Monday Weathers (1-1) took the loss against Atlanta on Monday, pitching six innings and allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five batters.
Impact Though Weathers took the loss, he continued his strong start to the campaign with his first quality start. The left-hander recorded season-high marks with six frames and five strikeouts, and he's now held the opponent to two or fewer runs in all three of his starts this season. Weathers entered the rotation due to Joe Musgrove (toe/shoulder) opening the campaign on the IL, but he's pitched well enough to at least be in consideration to retain a starting role once Musgrove returns. Such a decision would likely require either Nick Martinez or Seth Lugo to move to the bullpen.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Max Fried shuts down Padres in return from IL; Austin Riley home run lifts Braves Fried limited the Padres to four hits and no walks with four strikeouts in five innings Monday.
APRIL 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Braves try to keep win streak going against the Padres
The Atlanta Braves seek to keep a seven-game win streak alive when they play the San Diego PadresAPRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fried shuts down Padres, Riley hits 2-run homer for Braves
Max Fried held sputtering San Diego in check for five innings in his return from the injured list, and Austin Riley hit a two-run homer as the Atlanta Braves beat the Padres 2-0 fo...APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres shut out for second straight game, drop opener to Braves Score never changes after third batter of the game, as Padres waste Ryan Weathers' career-high six innings
APRIL 18, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Photos: Braves look to extend winning streak vs. Padres Atlanta entered the Monday night matchup against the Padres on a six-game winning streak.
APRIL 18, 2023 • AJC.COM
Padres notes: Fernando Tatis Jr. rejoins team ahead of return; Drew Pomeranz moves rehab to Lake Elsinore Fernando Tatis Jr. works out, back with Padres teammates for the first time since spring training broke
APRIL 18, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Braves activate Fried off IL to start against Padres
Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried has been activated from the 15-day injured list to start Monday night against the San Diego Padres, who took him in the first round of the 2012...APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trent Grisham - Sitting against Atlanta Grisham is out of the starting lineup for Monday's contest against Atlanta.
Impact Grisham will get Monday off with southpaw Max Fried on the mound for Atlanta on Monday. Jose Azocar moves over to centerfield in his absence, and Brandon Dixon will get the start in right.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Dixon - Recalled from El Paso Dixon was recalled f rom Triple-A El Paso by the Padres on Monday.
Impact Dixon is recalled just a day after being sent down to Triple-A El Paso to replace Luis Campusano after Campusano was placed on the injured list with a thumb sprain. Dixon is starting in right against Atlanta on Monday, but his stay in the majors could be short with Fernando Tatis coming off the suspended list Thursday.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Campusano - Placed on IL due to thumb sprain Campusano was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb sprain by the Padres on Tuesday.
Impact Campusano jammed his thumb while catching a bullpen session, and the swelling hasn't reduced enough to play at this point. Brett Sullivan will remain the backup catcher while Brandon Dixon is recalled from El Paso to take Campusano's place on the roster.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Pomeranz - Expected to start rehab soon Pomeranz (neck, elbow) threw a bullpen Sunday and is expected to begin a rehab assignment this week with Low-A Lake Elsinore, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Pomeranz won't go to Triple-A El Paso to begin his rehab with the club heading to Triple-A Tacoma this week. The southpaw is working his way back flexor tendon surgery in August 2021, but his rehab was delayed by a neck strain suffered last week. Pomeranz reported back to San Diego to receive treatment on his neck, and has a chance to pitch in the Cal League for the Storm by the end of the week.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Musgrove - Strikes out eight in latest start Musgrove (toe/shoulder) struck out eight over five innings and allowed four earned runs on six hits and no walks in his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A El Paso.
Impact The rehab outing was Musgrove's second with El Paso after he previously covered 4.1 innings in his first start April 6. He built up to 69 pitches in Sunday's outing, so Musgrove looks like he'll be ready to handle something close to a normal workload if the Padres are comfortable bringing him back from the 15-day injured list at some point during this weekend's four-game series in Arizona. Ryan Weathers is the most likely candidate to move to the bullpen or head to Triple-A once Musgrove is formally cleared to rejoin the big-league rotation.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fernando Tatis Jr. - Rehab assignment ends Tatis (suspension) returned to San Diego on Monday and will work out at Petco Park the next three days before being reinstated to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game against...
Impact Tatis is eligible to continue playing in minor-league games until his 80-game suspension concludes following the Padres' series finale Wednesday versus Atlanta, but the organization has seen enough from the talented 23-year-old during his rehab assignment at Triple-A El Paso to feel confident in his readiness for MLB action. During his 12-day stint in El Paso, Tatis was no match for Pacific Coast League pitchers, as he raked to the tune of a .515/.590/1.212 slash line with seven home runs, two stolen bases and a 6:3 BB:K over 39 plate appearances. Padres manager Bob Melvin said earlier in April that he anticipates having Tatis bat out of the leadoff spot once he's reinstated from suspension.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Wilson - Seeing more eighth-inning work Wilson worked the eighth inning during Sunday's loss to Milwaukee, tossing a scoreless frame during which he allowed one walk and no hits.
Impact This was the second time in the past week that Wilson pitched the eighth inning of a close game -- in the other instance, he picked up a hold during a 4-2 win over the Mets. The right-hander's role isn't set in stone, as in his other two outings last week he pitched once in the seventh inning and another time in the fourth and fifth frames. It seems to be clear, however, that Wilson has earned the trust of manager Bob Melvin in tight late-game situations. That trust stems from a strong start to the campaign during which Wilson has posted a 0.84 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 11.0 K/9 over nine appearances. He's walking a few too many batters (five through 10.2 innings), and Josh Hader isn't in any danger of losing his job as San Diego's closer, but Wilson could be a worthwhile pickup in fantasy leagues that count holds even when Robert Suarez (elbow) and Drew Pomeranz (elbow/neck) return to action.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Padres Daily: About time for offense to wake up; Yu's split; Honeywell talks Sullivan, Sullivan talks Tatis Padres have problems that can be fixed, primarily their slumbering lumber; still trying to stop the run; Brett Sullivan has huge fan in club...
APRIL 17, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
MLB power rankings: Rays remain hot; Dodgers and Astros still sputtering
With injuries piling up around the league, some MLB playoff contenders are out of sync while others haven't missed a beat.APRIL 17, 2023
Yu Darvish - Tough-luck loss Sunday Darvish (0-2) allowed one run on four hits and two walks over seven innings Sunday, striking out 12 while taking the loss against the Brewers.
Impact Darvish was locked into a pitcher's duel with Wade Miley and unfortunately came out on the wrong side despite a dazzling performance. The 36-year-old had solid command of all his pitches, finishing with 10+ strikeouts for the 50th time in his career. Darvish was defeated via small ball after Garrett Mitchell reached via a bunt single in the second inning. He got to second on a balk and then stole third before crossing the plate on a sacrifice fly by Brian Anderson. It was a nice bounce back outing from Darvish, who lowered his ERA to 3.44 to go with a 1.09 WHIP over 18.1 innings. He'll be in search of his first win of the year when he takes the mound next weekend against the Diamondbacks.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Padres open 3-game series with the Braves
The San Diego Padres begin a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on MondayAPRIL 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
