SAN DIEGO PADRES NEWS

Josh Bell - Scores twice in Padres debut Bell went 0-for-2 with two walks and two runs in Wednesday's 9-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact Each of San Diego's three offensive trade-deadline acquisitions -- Bell, Juan Soto and Brandon Drury -- who played in the contest reached base multiple times, though Bell was the only one among them who didn't record a hit. Still, he made an impact by drawing two free passes and scoring twice. Bell figures to settle into an everyday role at first base for the Padres and is enjoying a solid season with a .300/.385/.491 slash line, 14 homers and 57 RBI.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Alfaro - On bench Thursday Alfaro isn't starting Thursday against the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Alfaro started the last three games and went 3-for-12 with three RBI, a run and five strikeouts. Austin Nola is taking over behind the dish and batting eighth.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Cronenworth - Sitting Thursday Cronenworth isn't starting Thursday against the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Cronenworth has been hot at the plate recently, going 7-for-15 with two homers, six RBI and four runs over the last five games. However, he'll get a breather while Brandon Drury starts at the keystone and bats fifth.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Fan-tastic night; Soto's walks; reunited feels good; Machado's yoke lightened Crowd was the star of first Soto show; Padres take advantage of second chance at Soto; Machado relishes help

AUGUST 4, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Juan Soto, Brandon Drury make major splash in Padres debut “Since I’ve been a Padre,” Jake Cronenworth said, “that was probably the best atmosphere I’ve ever seen.”

AUGUST 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Minors: Campusano homers in El Paso; Zavala promoted to Storm Rounding up the action at the Padres’ minor league affiliates

AUGUST 4, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Jake Cronenworth - Remains hot in victory Cronenworth went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, two total runs and three total RBI in Wednesday's 9-1 victory over Colorado.

Impact Cronenworth was credited with an RBI as a result of being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the first inning. He later accounted for the Padres' final runs with his two-run shot to right field in the fifth. Cronenworth reached base 11 times in 17 plate appearances while recording two homers and five RBI over the four-game set versus the Rockies.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Drury - Steals spotlight in Friars debut Drury went 1-for-3 with a grand slam and a hit-by-pitch in a 9-1 win against Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact The buzz around the stadium heading into the contest was for Juan Soto's team debut, but Drury made a strong impression of his own by swatting a grand slam in the first inning. The long ball was his career-best 21st of the season -- the same amount as Soto has hit thus far. Drury's breakout campaign also includes a .275/.337/.527 slash line, 63 RBI and two stolen bases.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto - One hit in Padres debut Soto went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks and a run in a 9-1 victory versus Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact It was a quiet but effective San Diego debut for Soto, who reached based three times but had the spotlight somewhat stolen when fellow new acquisition Brandon Drury slugged a grand slam in the first inning. The Padres cruised to an easy win in the contest, with the offense looking inspired simply by Soto's presence in the lineup. The superstar outfielder has reached base 12 times over his past four games -- nine times via walk.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manny Machado - Slugs homer among three hits Machado went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs in Thursday's 9-1 win against the Rockies.

Impact The big news in San Diego on Wednesday was the debut of new acquisition Juan Soto, but Machado gave a loud reminder that the team didn't lack for superstars prior to Soto's arrival. Machado hit a solo shot in the fifth inning and finished with his 29th multi-hit performance of the campaign. Perhaps the addition of Soto and Josh Bell will inspire a resurgence of Machado's bat -- the third baseman had been slashing .191/.278/.426 in 12 second-half games prior to Wednesday.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Snell - Continues turnaround on mound Snell (4-5) earned the win over Colorado on Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and no walks while striking out nine batters over six innings.

Impact Snell was dominant in the victory, racking up 14 swinging strikes and holding the Rockies to just one extra-base hit. The southpaw capitalized on San Diego's five-run first inning to cruise to his third straight win and fourth over his past five contests. That has brought his record up to 4-5 on the season after he opened the campaign without a victory through his initial eight starts. Over his past three appearances, Snell has posted a 1.06 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 21:3 K:BB across 17 frames.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres try to keep home win streak going, host the Rockies

The San Diego Padres host the Colorado Rockies aiming to extend a five-game home winning streak

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Newcomers Soto, Drury highlight Padres' 9-1 win over Rockies SAN DIEGO (AP) — Juan Soto got multiple ovations in his first game with the Padres and Brandon Drury did even better, hitting a grand slam o...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

New-look Padres, with Juan Soto joining lineup, get off to blazing start to spark beatdown of Rockies San Diego became Hitsville U.S.A. in the first game with its reinforced lineup.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Drury is the big bat in new guys' debut, as Padres rout Rockies Brandon Drury hits first-inning grand slam in first game with Padres since he, Juan Soto, Josh Bell were acquired in Tuesday trades

AUGUST 4, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Soto cheered, Drury hits slam as Padres beat Rockies 9-1

Juan Soto got multiple ovations in his first game with the Padres and Brandon Drury did even better

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reynolds' leadoff HR in 9th powers Pirates past Brewers 8-7

Bryan Reynolds hit a solo homer to lead off the bottom of the ninth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-7 win over the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martinez, Nats 'staying positive' post Deadline WASHINGTON -- For the first time since the uncertainty began in mid-June, the Nationals approached Wednesday’s game knowing definitively tha...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • MLB.COM

Bryce Miller: Padres GM A.J. Preller did his due diligence to make megadeal happen As the clock hit 11 p.m. on Monday, just 16 hours before the MLB trade deadline, Padres VP of Pro Scouting Pete DeYoung reached for somethin...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Bryce Miller: Padres GM A.J. Preller did his due diligence to make megadeal happen As the clock hit 11 p.m. on Monday, just 16 hours before the MLB trade deadline, Padres VP of Pro Scouting Pete DeYoung reached for somethin...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Column: Padres GM A.J. Preller did his due diligence to make megadeal happen Owner Peter Seidler says MLB dealmaker creates 'art of the possible'

AUGUST 4, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Juan Soto promises to bring 'good vibes,' winning to Padres

Juan Soto has arrived at Petco Park promising to bring “good vibes” to the San Diego Padres and issuing a warning to opposing teams

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reiss Knehr - Returns to minors Knehr was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact Knehr was called up to make a spot start in Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rockies, so his move back to El Paso was expected. The right-hander allowed two runs over 3.2 innings and has a 1.50 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB across four big-league outings this year.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Azocar - Sent to minors Azocar was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact The 26-year-old was called up from El Paso for Tuesday's doubleheader and will head back to the minors due to trade acquisitions Juan Soto, Josh Bell and Brandon Drury being added to the big-league roster. Azocar has a .603 OPS in 143 plate appearances in his first taste of the majors this year.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB odds: How Juan Soto trade impacted Padres' betting odds

Juan Soto to San Diego impacted both the baseball and betting landscape. Read for Padres' new title odds and our experts' thoughts.

AUGUST 4, 2022