MARCH 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
SAN DIEGO PADRES 93-69 · 2ND IN NL WEST
93-69 · 2ND IN NL WEST
Padres' Craig Stammen 'highly unlikely' to pitch again San Diego Padres reliever Craig Stammen’s career appears to be over following his latest shoulder injury.
Craig Stammen - Likely to retire Stammen (shoulder) told reporters Sunday that it's unlikely he ever pitches again, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Stammen suffered a torn capsule in his right shoulder and strained his sub scapula Friday, and the injuries are related to the torn rotator cuff the right-hander suffered in 2022. He's been told that the recovery time would be four to six months without surgery, with an operation creating a longer rehab process. While Stammen may take some time before making an official announcement, it does seem likely that his playing career is over.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Batten - In Sunday's lineup Batten (calf) is starting at third base and batting ninth in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Athletics.
Impact Batten has been held out of spring action thus far due to a strained calf, but he'll make his Cactus League debut Sunday. The 27-year-old received his first taste of the big leagues last year and went 2-for-19 in 15 games, but he's likely to be back with Triple-A El Paso to open the 2023 campaign.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Meneses homers twice, Mexico clobbers US 11-5 in WBC
Joey Meneses hit two homers, including a crucial three-run shot in the fourth inning, to lead Mexico in a lopsided win over the United States 11-5 in the World Baseball Classic on...MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fernando Tatis Jr. - Gets off spring schneid Tatis went 2-for-3 with a double, a run, two RBI and a stolen base in a Cactus League contest against the White Sox on Saturday.
Impact Tatis entered Saturday having gone 0-for-16 with three walks through six Cactus League games, so he was overdue for a big performance. The star shortstop is eligible to play in spring contests but will miss the first three weeks of the regular season while serving out the remainder of his 80-game PED suspension. The early season absence has affected his ADP in fantasy drafts, but Tatis is still typically being taken within the first two rounds.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Groome - Could make team as long reliever Padres manager Bob Melvin said Saturday that Groome has chance of making the Padres' Opening Day roster as a long reliever out of the bullpen, Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan reports.
Impact Groome was acquired by the Padres last August in the deal that brought Eric Hosmer to Boston. The left-handed hurler has yet to make his major-league debut, but he's been solid this spring, pitching 10.2 scoreless innings during which he's registered 10 strikeouts. On a less promising note, Groome has walked seven batters, but he appears to be impressing enough to earn serious consideration for a spot on the Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old has pitched almost exclusively as a starter in the minors, so a long-relief role would enable him to stay stretched out enough to work as a spot starter, if needed.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Pomeranz - Could see game action soon Padres manager Bob Melvin said Saturday that Pomeranz (elbow) will throw to live hitters at least one more time before potentially getting into a spring-training game, Sammy Levitt...
Impact Pomeranz threw to live hitters Friday for the first time this spring, and Melvin was encouraged by the session, saying, "What I saw yesterday was great. He was averaging almost 92 [mph]. His breaking ball was spinning well. I know he felt good about it as well," per Bill Center of FriarWire. The manager added that Pomeranz will throw in a similar setting at least once more before potentially getting into a game situation. That lines up with earlier reports that the veteran reliever could open the season in the Padres' bullpen rather than on the injured list.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Craig Stammen - May have avoided major injury Padres manager Bob Melvin said Saturday that Stammen's shoulder injury isn't as serious as it initially appeared, and the reliever is expected to be reevaluated in a couple of days...
Impact When Stammen departed Friday's Cactus League contest with an injury that was later reported to be right shoulder discomfort, the fear was that he aggravated the issue that caused him to miss most of the second half of last season. While that may still be the case, Melvin's update Saturday at least offers hope that Stammen isn't in line for another extended absence. Even if he does bounce back quickly, there's no guarantee the veteran reliever will make the Opening Day roster, as he's currently on a minor-league deal.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Padres notes: Fernando Tatis Jr. gets going; Ethan Salas, 16, makes spring debut; Tim Lopes pushing for spot Tatis hits ball hard every time up; Salas catches final four innings of Cactus League game; Lopes leads majors in batting average
MARCH 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Fernando Tatis Jr. gets 1st hits for Padres since 2021
A hit is a hit, even if it’s only spring trainingMARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Baseball Classic updates: Crismatt solid in start for Colombia Padres reliever Nabil Crismatt opens World Baseball Classic with four solid innings for Colombia
MARCH 11, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Joe Musgrove - Throws bullpen session Musgrove (toe) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Impact Musgrove broke his left big toe at the end of February and was originally expected to be shut down from throwing for at least two weeks. He's ahead of schedule, however, as he resumed throwing on flat ground Wednesday and is now throwing bullpens three days later. Per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune, he's targeting a season debut against Atlanta on April 6. Whether or not he can hit that aggressive timetable is not yet clear.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Engel - Set for spring debut Engel (calf) will bat eighth and play left field Saturday against the White Sox.
Impact Engel had been sitting out of spring action due to a right calf strain. Barring setbacks, he should still have time to build up by Opening Day. He should serve as the Padres' fourth or fifth outfielder this season.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Carpenter worked hard to retool his swing, and it extended his career; how, he looks to help Padres After resurgance with Yankees last season, veteran figures to be the Padres' primary designated hitter
MARCH 11, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Drew Pomeranz - Throws to live hitters Pomeranz (elbow) threw live batting practice Friday, per 97.3 The Fan.
Impact Pomeranz has been taking things slowly this spring after missing all of last season while recovering from flexor tendon surgery to his left arm. However, the southpaw tossed a number of bullpen sessions leading up to throwing to live hitters for the first time Friday, and he's aiming to begin pitching in games within the next few weeks. If his recovery remains on that timeline, Pomeranz could avoid a stint on the injured list to begin the season.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yu Darvish - Makes spring debut in WBC Darvish pitched three innings for Team Japan against Team Korea in the World Baseball Classic on Friday, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and no walks while striking...
Impact After inking a six-year extension with San Diego in early February, Darvish took a measured approach to the start of spring training, as he didn't pitch in any Cactus League contests before joining Japan for the WBC. The veteran right-hander started smoothly in Friday's game against Korea, retiring the first six batters he faced. However, he gave up three runs in the third inning, including two on a home run by Euji Yang. The rough frame shouldn't deter fantasy managers from pursuing Darvish in drafts, where he's generally been going among the top 25 starting pitchers.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Carpenter on 'special' roster; Groome in groove SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Matt Carpenter knows winners. He has played on seven postseason teams in his 12-year career, including six with St. Louis...
MARCH 11, 2023 • MLB.COM
Padres notes: Pomeranz progress could lead to opening day; Stammen injured; Soto heads to WBC Left-handed reliever, who missed entire 2022 season, pitches to hitters for second time; Outfielder Adam Engel will make Cactus League debut...
MARCH 10, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Craig Stammen - Departs due to shoulder issue Stammen is being evaluated for right shoulder discomfort, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact That's what led to him suddenly walking off the mound during Friday afternoon's Cactus League game against the Royals. And it is ominous news given that Stammen missed a large chunk of the second half last year due to what was diagnosed at the time as right shoulder inflammation.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Craig Stammen - Leaves appearance with injury Stammen was removed from a Cactus League appearance Friday against the Royals due to an apparent injury, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Hopefully it's not a recurrence of shoulder inflammation, which is what prompted his 60-day IL stay in the second half last season. The 39-year-old reliever re-signed with the Padres this winter on a minor-league contract with an invitation to major-league spring training.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Soto expected to be full-go in Classic play SURPRISE, Ariz. -- A loaded Team Dominican Republic just got more impressive. Juan Soto left Padres camp Thursday night to join the Dominica...
MARCH 10, 2023 • MLB.COM
Angel Sánchez - Reassigned to minors camp Sanchez was reassigned to minor-league camp Friday.
Impact Sanchez pitched two scoreless innings this spring, but not having played affiliated ball since 2017 will require him to spend a bit of time in the Padres' farm system.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anderson Espinoza - Reassigned to minor-league camp Espinoza was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Padres on Friday.
Impact Espinoza made just one appearance for the Padres this spring, allowing four earned runs through one inning. He will likely begin the year in Triple-A, where he held an 8.31 ERA last season through 26 frames.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
