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Stephen Kolek - Loses bid for starting rotation Kolek was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Kolek has been competing for one of the two remaining rotation spots throughout spring training and managed to escape with a decent outing during Monday's Cactus League game against the Mariners, allowing two runs on five hits and four walks over five innings, but it'll be Randy Vasquez and Kyle Hart who round out San Diego's starting rotation to begin the 2025 regular season. However, Kolek will presumably be a candidate for a promotion if either Vasquez or Hart were to struggle to open the campaign.

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Kyle Hart - Wins final rotation spot Hart will open the 2025 season as the fifth starter for the Padres, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Hart didn't perform well in his final start of the spring, surrendering six runs over 4.2 innings of work, but he did enough to win a rotation spot over Tyler Kolek. Kolek was optioned to Triple-A El Paso, meaning Randy Vasquez will take over the No. 4 spot and Hart will round out the rotation. He'll tentatively be scheduled to make his regular-season debut March 31 against the Guardians.

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Blue Jays Predicted To Land $14 Million Star Infielder In Blockbuster Trade The Toronto Blue Jays could look to steal star infielder Luis Arráez away from the San Diego Padres this season.

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Yankees Predicted To Land Blockbuster Trade For $108 Million Cy Young Hopeful The New York Yankees could land a blockbuster trade to bring San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease to the Bronx this season.

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Padres pick speedy outfielder Brandon Lockridge to fill out bench PEORIA, Ariz. - Brandon Lockridge earned his way onto his first opening-day roster. “I think it made...

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Jackson Merrill reveals offseason training to handle inside pitches and cover more ground Young San Diego Padres star Jackson Merrill had an excellent rookie season in 2024, finishing with a .292 batting average, 24 home runs, and...

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Tyler Wade - Will not make Opening Day roster Wade is not expected to be included on the Padres' Opening Day roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wade posted a .524 OPS for the Padres last season and had just a .641 OPS this spring. The utility player is out of minor-league options, so he will have to be traded or go through the waivers process.

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Eguy Rosario - Won't be on San Diego roster Rosario is not expected to be included on the Padres' Opening Day roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The utility player had been in the running for a reserve role but didn't wind up making the cut. Rosario is out of minor-league options, so he will either have to be traded or placed on waivers.

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Oscar Gonzalez - Falls shy of roster spot Gonzalez will not be included on the Padres' Opening Day roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gonzalez played his way into consideration as a non-roster invitee by putting up a .995 OPS during Cactus League play, but it ultimately wasn't enough. He will be reassigned to minor-league camp and open the season at Triple-A El Paso, assuming he isn't able to find a major-league job elsewhere.

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Mason McCoy - Will not be on roster McCoy is not projected to make the Padres' Opening Day roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact McCoy was added to the 40-man roster over the weekend, but he has minor-league options remaining and the Padres will use one to send him to Triple-A El Paso. He will provide utility depth in the minors.

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Connor Joe - Appears headed for Triple-A Joe is not expected to make the Padres' Opening Day roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Yuli Gurriel and Brandon Lockridge have made the team, squeezing Joe out of a job. Joe has minor-league options remaining, so he will begin the season at Triple-A El Paso.

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Prospect Yankees Traded at 2024 Deadline Makes First Opening Day Roster A minor league outfielder whom the Yankees traded ahead of the 2024 trade deadline has made the San Diego Padres’ Opening Day roster.

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Luis Campusano - Appears headed for Triple-A Campusano is expected to open the season at Triple-A El Paso, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Elias Diaz will be the Padres' primary catcher and non-roster invitee Martin Maldonado looks to be in line to serve as his backup. Campusano will head to El Paso, where he will receive regular playing time as he awaits another opportunity in the majors.

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Brandon Lockridge - Slated for short-side platoon in LF Lockridge is expected to open the season on the short side of a platoon in left field with Jason Heyward, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The speedy Lockridge won a spot on the Padres' Opening Day roster but hitting .364 with seven stolen bases during Cactus League play. His stolen base potential could make him relevant in fantasy leagues if he ever receives enough starts, but for now Lockridge's playing time projects to be limited.

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Jackson Merrill - Belts fourth long ball of spring Merrill went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's Cactus League victory versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Merrill opened the scoring in the contest with a 411-foot, two-run shot to right field in the first inning. The 21-year-old has slashed .244/.244/.556 this spring with four home runs and 10 RBI over 45 plate appearances. He hasn't yet taken a walk, but Merrill posted just a 5.0 percent walk rate as a rookie last year and still finished with an .826 OPS and a second-place finish in National League Rookie of the Year voting, so his aggressiveness at the plate shouldn't be a cause for concern.

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Healthy Padres Trio Can Mask Further Lineup Issues According to MLB Expert The Padres’ lineup has some issues at the bottom but with a healthy trio of stars, those deficiencies can be overcome.

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Padres' Bradgley Rodriguez Could Be Bullpen Option In 2025 After two years on the sidelines, hard-throwing reliever Bradgley Rodriguez got back on the mound in 2024. This spring, he impressed the Pad...

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Jose Iglesias - Makes Opening Day roster Iglesias will be a part of the Padres' Opening Day roster Thursday versus Atlanta, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Iglesias will officially make the team's initial 26-man roster after signing a minor-league deal with San Diego on March 5. The 35-year-old went 5-for-25 with a double, two RBI, a run scored and four strikeouts over 11 games with the Padres this spring. Iglesias will likely operate in a utility role with San Diego to open the season, serving as a backup option to Jake Cronenworth, Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts in the infield.

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Padres make critical decision on $3 million free agency addition | Sporting News The San Diego Padres will start the regular season on Thursday and have made a key decision about their opening day roster. One of their fre...

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Gurriel, Iglesias, Sheets and Maldonado will be on Padres' opening-day roster; one bench spot remains Those players have been informed they are on the team; four players vying for last spot

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