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Fernando Tatis Jr. Launches Homer, Extends Hot Start
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. smacked his first home run of 2020 in Tuesday’s victory against the San Francisco Giants. The 21-year-old went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts but made his knock count, sending a pitch by Giant starter Jeff Samardzija over the opposite-field wall in right for a three-run dinger. Tatis is off... Read More
Trent Grisham Cranks First Homer As Padre
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham cracked his first homer of 2020 in Monday’s victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. From the No. 2 slot, Grisham smacked a solo shot off D-Backs starter Luke Weaver in the first inning. He was hitless in his other three plate appearances with two strikeouts. The 23-year-old had held his... Read More
Cal Quantrill Spells Joey Lucchesi, Earns Victory
San Diego Padres pitcher Cal Quantrill collected a victory in relief Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Starter Joey Lucchesi meandered through 3 2/3 innings, yielding two earned runs and six baserunners before being yanked after 61 pitches. Quantrill spelled him and completed 1 1/3 scoreless frames, permitting a hit and walk apiece with a strikeout.... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Clears Sacks With Three-Bagger
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-4 with a triple and three RBI in Monday’s victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. With the bases loaded in the fourth inning, Tatis gapped a laser line drive to clear the troops with a three-bagger and iced the 6-2 victory. The 21-year-old is off to a solid... Read More
Wil Myers Out Of Monday's Lineup
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is out of Monday’s lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Myers had a rough day at the dish Sunday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts while stranding four baserunners. Rookie Edward Olivares is starting in right field. The 29-year-old Myers has kicked off 2020 1-for-9 with a three-run homer and four... Read More
Joey Lucchesi Gets Nod Against D-Backs On Monday
San Diego Padres starter Joey Lucchesi will start the series finale Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Lucchesi had a shaky camp as he battled for a rotation spot but showed enough to earn the No. 4 spot. The 27-year-old has been a workhorse for the Padres since his 2018 debut, posting a 4.14 ERA and... Read More
Eric Hosmer Stays Hot With First Round-Tripper
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer reached base three times on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, launching a home run and walking twice. After driving in six on Opening Night, Hosmer stayed hot, smacking a solo job to left center in the third inning. With a knack for hot starts, the 30-year-old is 4-for-6... Read More
Kirby Yates Takes One On The Chin
San Diego Padres closer Kirby Yates allowed two earned runs and suffered a loss Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The All-Star entered a tie game in the ninth and yielded two knocks and two walks to squander the Friars chance to stay undefeated. He was yanked after exhausting 28 pitches and managing just two outs.... Read More
Garrett Richards Posts Bagel In Season Debut
San Diego Padres starter Garrett Richards pitched well in a no-decision Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, completing five frames of shutout ball. A sleeper in fantasy circles, Richards fanned six while issuing three free passes and a double. He was a bit wild, locating only 44 of 73 pitches for strikes. After appearing in just... Read More
Eric Hosmer Back In Lineup
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is back in the lineup Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After exploding for six RBI on Opening Night, Hosmer was a late scratch Saturday after feeling under the weather. He’ll square off against D-Backs right-handed starter Zac Gallen, who he’s hitless against in two at-bats with a walk.... Read More
Manny Machado Goes Yard
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado smacked a two-run homer in Saturday’s victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was his only hit in four plate appearances. Machado provided insurance for the Friars in the seventh inning by poling a mistake by D-Backs reliever Hector Rondon into the stands. After a seesaw 2019, Machado would... Read More
Wil Myers Powers Padres To Victory
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also walked on the evening. Myers cranked a fourth-inning hanging breaking ball by D-Backs starter Robbie Ray into the stands to spark the Friars 5-1 victory. The 29-year-old was the designated hitter on Saturday, so it’s apparent... Read More
Dinelson Lamet Mows Down Eight Snakes In Victory
San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet struck out eight over five innings of one-run ball during Saturday’s victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 28-year-old touched triple digits on the radar as he fired 59 of 80 bullets for strikes, scattering five knocks while walking one. By inducing whiffs and limiting free passes and long balls,... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Sparks Victory Rally
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. reached base twice and scored two runs in five plate appearances on Opening Day against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 21-year-old sparked a three-run sixth inning with a double then walked and scored again an inning later. The electric leadoff man was a consensus top-25 pick this fantasy offseason... Read More
Tommy Pham Enjoys Whale Of A Debut In San Diego
San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, walk and two stolen bases on Opening Day against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also scored twice. Pham resumed his stat-stuffing tendencies in his San Diego debut, swiping second both times he reached base. Pham’s fantasy stock took a dip after he tested positive... Read More
Eric Hosmer Has Himself A Night
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 3-for-4 with two doubles and six RBI on Opening Night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After singling early, Hosmer later laced consecutive clutch bases-clearing two-baggers to secure the victory for the Friars. The huge offensive night is a major boost for the maligned first baseman and if Friday... Read More
Chris Paddack Opens Season Throwing Darts
San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack collected a victory on Opening Day after tossing six innings of shutout baseball against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Paddack fired 63 of 81 darts for strikes, fanning four while allowing four hits and a walk. The 24-year-old earned his ace title on Friday and looked like the fantasy SP2 he... Read More
Edward Olivares' Strong Camp Pays Off
San Diego Padres outfielder Edward Olivares is on the Opening Day roster. Arguably the most impressive player in Friars camp, the 24-year-old earns a big-league opportunity after registering a strong 123 wRC+ while cranking 18 homers and swiping 35 bags in Double-A last year. The team’s unsung No. 19 prospect will platoon as a right-handed... Read More
Adrian Morejon, Michel Baez Surprising Roster Cuts
San Diego Padres pitchers Adrian Morejon and Michel Baez were surprisingly left off the Opening Day roster. Both prospects debuted in 2019 and were expected to fill middle relief roles this season, but neither showed enough in camp to stick. Morejon also projects as a starter so his demotion is likely tied to a longer-term... Read More
MacKenzie Gore, Luis Patino Don't Make The Roster
San Diego Padres top pitching prospects MacKenzie Gore and Luis Patino did not make the Opening Day roster. This was widely projected as both were building up as starters with the Friars rotation mostly settled. The expectation is both Gore (MLB’s No.5 prospect) and Patino (No. 27) have a path to debut in 2020, whether... Read More
Francisco Mejia, Austin Hedges To Split Time Evenly
San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler confirmed catchers Francisco Mejia and Austin Hedges will play equally this season. The even timeshare negatively impacts fantasy prospects for both players, especially Mejia as the more attractive signal-caller. The 24-year-old has notched a .714 OPS in 320 plate appearances across three seasons. A former top prospect with hitting... Read More
Chris Paddack Tapped For Opening Day
San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack will officially take the bump on Opening Day against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The declaration was expected after Padres brass touted him all summer camp. Paddack built up to six innings during his intrasquad starts so should be ready for the season. As one of baseball’s potential breakout players, the... Read More
Trey Wingenter Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
San Diego Padres reliever Trey Wingenter (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday. The 26-year-old posted a career 5.14 ERA across two seasons as a power reliever for the Friars and held minimal fantasy value. He likely won’t pitch again until 2022. While the Padres bullpen remains a team strength, Wingenter’s injury opens more opportunities... Read More
Tim Hill Packing His Bags For San Diego
The San Diego Padres acquired reliever Tim Hill on July 16 in exchange for outfielder Franchy Cordero and pitcher Ronald Bolanos. As a left-handed specialist, the 30-year-old fills an immediate need for the Friars with the recent injury to Jose Castillo (lat). With a 4.11 ERA across two big league seasons, Hill will be utilized... Read More
Franchy Cordero, Ronald Bolanos Traded To Kansas City
The San Diego Padres traded outfielder Franchy Cordero and pitcher Ronald Bolanos to the Kansas City Royals on July 16 in exchange for left-handed reliever Tim Hill. Cordero was logjammed in San Diego as he battled outfielders Josh Naylor and Edward Olivares for a platoon role. With Olivares excelling in summer camp and top prospect Taylor... Read More
Garrett Richards Itching To Get Started
San Diego Padres starter Garrett Richards cannot wait to get going in a prove-it season. The Friars projected No. 3 starter has made just 31 appearances since 2016, dealing with myriad injuries including Tommy John surgery in 2018. Richards signed a two-year deal with the Padres before last season with the intention to rehab and... Read More
Cal Quantrill Unlikely To Win Starting Gig
San Diego Padres pitcher Cal Quantrill is receiving praise in summer camp but may still not earn a starting gig. Battling for the fifth rotation spot with Joey Lucchesi, Quantrill appears destined to play the long-relief and follower role. A former top prospect, Quantrill pitched well in his 2019 rookie year before a 10.90 September... Read More
Austin Hedges Needs To Produce Offensively
San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges has been a polarizing player. Since 2017, the 27-year-old’s been amongst the best defensive backstops in baseball. However, his offense has progressively diminished, culminating in a dreadful 47 wRC+ last year. While he’s bopped double-digit homers three consecutive seasons, Padres leadership has put pressure on Hedges to advance his... Read More
Francisco Mejia Has A Shot To Start
San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia has enjoyed a solid camp and can still win the starting job. After a miserable spring training, Mejia has redeemed himself on both sides of the diamond to compete with incumbent backstop Austin Hedges for opportunities. The 24-year-old posted a .754 OPS in 2019 with eight homers in 244... Read More
Franchy Cordero Scuffling At The Dish
San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero has struggled this camp, according to San Diego Union Tribune’s Kevin Acee. However, the 25-year-old managed to reach base twice in Sunday’s intrasquad game. A previous lock for the roster, Cordero is suddenly on the bubble as he battles outfielders Josh Naylor and Edward Olivares for platoon roles. Of... Read More
