SAN DIEGO PADRES NEWS

Jose Azocar - Called up for doubleheader The Padres recalled Azocar from Triple-A El Paso ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Rockies.

Impact Azocar was added to the lineup card shortly before first pitch to fill the remaining vacancy on the 26-man active roster that was created by the Padres acquiring two big-league players (Juan Soto and Josh Bell) while trading away three (Eric Hosmer, Luke Voit and CJ Abrams) earlier Tuesday. While he's up with the Padres, Azocar isn't expected to serve as anything more than a depth option in the outfield.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bill Shaikin: San Diego gets another bolt of excitement with Padres' addition of Juan Soto In the now-demolished stadium where the San Diego Padres used to play, summer would turn to fall, the postseason would go on without the Pad...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Juan Soto trade takes Padres-Dodgers rivalry to new level

To compete with the Dodgers, the Padres went all-in to get one of the most talented players the sport has ever seen, writes Pedro Moura.

AUGUST 2, 2022

San Diego Padres acquire Juan Soto in blockbuster deal with Washington Nationals

San Diego Padres acquire Juan Soto in blockbuster deal with Washington Nationals

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB News: Luke Voit Headed to Washington to Complete Juan Soto-San Diego Deal The Padres are sending Luke Voit to the Nationals as the final piece of the Juan Soto trade.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jorge Alfaro - Added to Game 1 lineup Alfaro was added to the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Impact Alfaro was set to come off the bench in the opener of Tuesday's twin bill, but he will join the lineup in place of Luke Voit, who was traded to the Nationals after the initial lineup was posted. Alfaro will bat cleanup serve as the designated hitter in the first game, and he could start behind the plate in Game 2.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres have tentative deal in place for Juan Soto: Associated Press San Diego is close to acquiring the superstar outfielder from Washington in one of baseball’s biggest deals at the trade deadline.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Eric Hosmer trade details: No-trade clause disrupts Juan Soto to Padres deal, sends first baseman to Red Sox Eric Hosmer was originally included in the Juan Soto blockbuster trade, but a no-trade clause in his contract allowed him to veto the move b...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Padres sending Eric Hosmer to Red Sox following National's Juan Soto trade mess San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer was originally supposed to be part of a deal for Washington Nationals' Juan Soto.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • NJ.COM

Reiss Knehr - Called up for spot start The Padres recalled Knehr from Triple-A El Paso in advance of his scheduled start in the second game of Tuesday's doublheader with the Rockies in San Diego.

Impact As expected, Knehr joins the Padres to make his fourth appearance and first start of 2022. Though he has yet to allow a run in 8.1 innings in the majors in 2022, he's been far less effective over a larger sample of action at Triple-A. In 23 appearances for El Paso spanning 67 innings, Knehr has submitted a 6.85 ERA and 1.64 WHIP.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto reportedly heading to San Diego Padres after a tentative deal is struck with Washington Nationals The San Diego Padres reportedly are close to acquiring superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • MCALL.COM

When will Fernando Tatis Jr. return from injury? Padres star nearing rehab assignment after broken wrist The Padres could well have a stacked lineup heading into the home stretch of the 2022 season.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Eric Hosmer - Out of lineup, status in limbo Hosmer (neck) will remain out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Hosmer's strained neck will keep him on the bench for the second game in a row and most likely the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader as well, but his health is of less intrigue at the moment than his status on the Padres' roster. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, Hosmer was supposed to be included in the blockbuster deal the Padres made earlier Tuesday to acquire Juan Soto and Josh Bell from the Nationals, but Hosmer didn't waive his no-trade clause. Feinsand relays that Hosmer's decision won't derail the trade, and the Padres will presumably look to find a different home for the 32-year-old first baseman in advance of Tuesday's 6 p.m. ET deadline. Hosmer is on the books through 2025 and is owed $39 million over the next three seasons.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Alfaro - Sits Tuesday afternoon Alfaro is on the bench for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Colorado, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Alfaro will certainly share the day's catching duties with Austin Nola, who's behind the plate for the first game. Alfaro has gone 5-for-19 with a double, a home run and seven RBI in six games since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB News: San Diego Padres Reportedly Trade for Nationals Star Juan Soto Juan Soto, the biggest name on the trade market, appears to be heading to the San Diego Padres in a massive deal.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Juan Soto trade: Padres adding generational superstar

Just how good is Juan Soto by age 23? We break down all the numbers on a résumé that stacks up with the best young players in MLB history.

AUGUST 2, 2022

All in! Juan Soto trade has Padres on top of the world at the MLB trade deadline San Diego is adding one of the best hitters in baseball to a lineup that already features two $300 million players.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Juan Soto traded to San Diego Padres by the Nationals

The Padres have acquired superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals. Here's what to know.

AUGUST 2, 2022

Padres have tentative deal in place for Nationals slugger Juan Soto The San Diego Padres have a tentative deal in place for Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Juan Soto traded to Padres; Nationals get big prospect haul

The San Diego Padres have acquired superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals in one of baseball’s biggest deals at the trade deadline

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals sending Juan Soto, Josh Bell to Padres The Washington Nationals have traded All-Star outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell to the San Diego Padres.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • NJ.COM

AP source: San Diego Padres have tentative deal in place for Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto

AP source: San Diego Padres have tentative deal in place for Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Bell - Sent to San Diego The Padres acquired Bell and Juan Soto from the Nationals on Tuesday in exchange for first baseman Luke Voit, shortstop CJ Abrams, outfielder Robert Hassell, outfielder James Wood,...

Impact Bell may not be the headliner in the deal, but he's certainly no throw-in, having posted an .877 OPS and hitting 14 home runs over 103 games with the Nationals this season. The Padres moving Voit to Washington and Eric Hosmer in a separate deal with Boston, Bell should be the leading candidate to step in as the Friars' everyday first baseman. He's not expected to arrive in San Diego until Wednesday, so Bell won't be available to make his Padres debut in either game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Rockies.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE