Dinelson Lamet Throwing from 45 Feet

San Diego Union-Tribune writer Jeff Sanders reports that injured Padres pitcher Dinelson Lamet "threw about a dozen balls from a knee and about a dozen more from a stationary position from a distance of 45 feet" on Wednesday for his first work since injuring his elbow in the final game of Spring Training. Sanders says... Read More

Padres Closer Brad Hand Roughed Up for Second Loss of Year

It was another rough outing for Padres closer Brad Hand, who was tagged with his second loss of the season Thursday afternoon. After leading off the inning with back-to-back walks, a fielding error loaded the bases and Hand proceeded to allow three runs off a bases-loaded walk and a two-run single. He was able to... Read More

Hunter Renfroe, Manuel Margot Return to Padres Lineup Thursday

After not getting the start Wednesday against the Rockies, San Diego Padres outfielders Manuel Margot and Hunter Renfroe will start in center and right field, respectively, in the Padres final game of the four-game series. Renfroe pinch hit for pitcher Robbie Erlin in the eighth inning Wednesday, hitting an RBI single in his only plate appearance. Margot... Read More

Dexter Fowler (OF) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 55% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: While Dexter Fowler has gotten off to a slow start in 2018, going 3-for-23 with seven strikeouts and a walk, fantasy owners should not be alarmed as this is normal for Fowler. In three of the last four seasons, Fowler has had a batting... Read More

Jakob Junis (SP) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: There isn't a much better way for Jakob Junis to have started his season, as he threw seven shutout innings on his way to his first win of the year over the Tigers. He allowed only three hits and one walk, while striking... Read More

Joe Panik (2B) - Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Joe Panik made headlines by hitting home runs in the Giants' first two wins of the season over the Dodgers, against Clayton Kershaw and Kenley Jansen no less. While he's hit "only" one home run since then he has continued to hit the... Read More

Clayton Richard Tagged with Loss in Rough Outing

After putting up a good performance in his Opening Day start, Padres starter Clayton Richard allowed five runs to the Rockies to earn his first loss of the season. Richard allowed five runs on eight hits and three walks over five innings, although he did record six strikeouts. This performance is close to what owners... Read More

Free-Agent Brandon Phillips Has "Strong Desire" to Play in 2018

MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports that free-agent second baseman Brandon Phillips "has a strong desire to continue playing at age 36." Last season with the Braves and Angels, Phillips had 13 home runs and 11 steals with a .285 average and .735 on-base plus slugging percentage. He's averaged 12 HRs and 16 steals with a... Read More

Wil Myers Should be Back in Lineup After DL Stint

According to MLB.com beat writer AJ Cassavell, San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (triceps) should be back in the Padres lineup as soon as he completes his stint on the disabled list. Cassavell reports that Myers will be "down 5-6 days from swinging and throwing, then expects to return after his 10 days are up." This... Read More

Shohei Ohtani Homers in Second Straight Game on Tuesday

After hitting the first home run of his career on Tuesday, Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run blast to center field in the sixth inning off reigning American League Cy Young winner Corey Kluber. Ohtani finished the day 2-for-5 with a game-high five total bases in the Angels' extra-inning win. After going 1-for-5... Read More

Manuel Margot, Hunter Renfroe Out of Padres Lineup Wednesday

Padres outfielders Manuel Margot and Hunter Renfroe are out of the lineup Wednesday night against the Rockies, with Matt Szczur and Cory Spangenberg getting the starts instead. It appears this is nothing more than a day off for Margot, who has gotten off to a slow start this season, going 2-for-20 at the plate with... Read More

Wil Myers Lands on 10-Day DL with Nerve Irritation in Right Arm

The Athletic's Dennis Lin reports that Padres outfielder Wil Myers will go on the 10-day disabled list with nerve irritation in his right arm after missing Tuesday night's game. Myers was replaced in the sixth inning of Monday's loss to the Rockies after a recurrence of discomfort in his elbow that first flared up during... Read More

Wil Myers Could Be Out of Lineup Until Weekend

After being replaced in the sixth inning on Monday and sitting out Tuesday's game due to an upper arm injury, San Diego Union-Tribune writer Kevin Acee reports that San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers could be out of the lineup until the Padres weekend series against the Astros. Acee writes that the Padres could be looking... Read More

Austin Hedges Should Return to Padres Lineup Wednesday

San Diego Union-Tribune beat writer Kevin Acee reports that San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (back) should return to the lineup Wednesday night against the Rockies. Hedges first sat out Monday night with tightness in his upper back and was scheduled to start Tuesday before he was a late scratch from the lineup. He was able... Read More

Christian Villanueva Blasts Three Homers in Padres First Win of 2018

After going 0-for-4 in his first start of the season, San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva returned to the lineup Tuesday night where he went 3-for-3 with three home runs, four runs scored and five RBI in San Diego's 8-4 victory. Villanueva became the seventh player in franchise history with a three-homer game, and... Read More

Hot Prospects to Watch - Week 1

BASEBALL IS BACK! After a long, dry off-season and the tease that is Spring Training, we are officially back to games that matter. Opening weekend is behind us now and full-season Minor League Baseball starts up on Thursday. With the first week underway, it's time for us to take a look at some of the... Read More

Wil Myers Homers then Leaves Game with Elbow Injury Monday Night

Making his return to the lineup after sitting out Saturday with tightness in his back, Padres outfielder Wil Myers crushed a solo home run to center field on the first pitch he saw before leaving the game in the sixth inning. Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that Myers is dealing with an... Read More

Still No Word on Dinelson Lamet's Elbow

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Jeff Sanders reports that although Padres starter Dinelson Lamet has had an MRI and more tests done on his elbow, the team will not be discussing his injury "until he starts progressing toward throwing again, and he is not throwing again." For now, it doesn't look like Lamet will be returning... Read More

Greg Holland to the Cardinals - Fantasy Fallout

With this unusual off-season coming to a close, one of the last big free agents left without a team found a home on Opening Day, as reliever Greg Holland signed a one-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. Making his return from Tommy John surgery last season, Holland was 41-for-45 in save opportunities as the... Read More

Padres to Call Up Tyson Ross for Start on Tuesday

MLB.com beat writer AJ Cassavell reports that the San Diego Padres will be calling up starting pitcher Tyson Ross to take over as the fifth starter in the rotation and he will take the mound on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. It will be the first time Ross takes the mound at Petco Park since 2016... Read More

Austin Hedges Scratched from Monday Night Game with Back Tightness

Two days after San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers was held out of the lineup with back tightness, catcher Austin Hedges is a late scratch after also developing tightness in his upper back, according to The Athletic's Dennis Lin. In his place, A.J. Ellis will make his first start with San Diego, batting eighth in... Read More

Wil Myers Back in Padres Lineup Monday, Hitting Second

MLB.com beat writer AJ Cassavell reports that San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is back in the lineup for San Diego on Monday night after sitting out Saturday's game due to back tightness. He will be back in the two-spot of the Padres lineup, where he has gone 2-for-9 with two strikeouts to start the... Read More

Wil Myers to Sit, Hunter Renfroe to Start Saturday Night Against Brewers

Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe will get the start in right field and bat cleanup on Saturday night with Wil Myers out due to back tightness. With the power potential in Renfroe's bat, he is worth starting tonight against Brewers starter Brent Suter, whose 9.1 H/9 in 2017 was sixth-highest among qualifying pitchers in Milwaukee.

Wil Myers is Day-to-Day with a Sore Back

The Athletic's Padres beat writer Dennis Lin reports that Wil Myers will be day-to-day with a sore back. Myers was pinch-run for in the seventh inning after hitting a leadoff single. It doesn't appear that this will cause him to miss a significant amount of time, but owners should keep an eye on his playing... Read More

San Diego Closer Brad Hand Blows Save in First Opportunity of Season

The Milwaukee Brewers put together a five-run ninth inning off Padres closer Brad Hand to get the win and start the season 2-0. Hand entered in the top of the ninth with a three-run lead, but allowed the first four batters of the inning to reach base — three on singles and one on a... Read More

Padres Pitching Prospect Joey Lucchesi Throws 4 2/3 Innings in Debut

San Diego's lefty pitching prospect Joey Lucchesi exited his major league debut Friday night after allowing three runs on seven hits over 4 2/3 innings with one strikeout against the Milwaukee Brewers. Lucchesi had a rough first inning, allowing two runs on three hits, but he settled down to hold the Brewers scoreless over the... Read More

Freddy Galvis Provides Bulk of Offense in Padres Loss

Making his San Diego Padres debut after six seasons with Philadelphia, shortstop Freddy Galvis went 2-4 with a walk and an RBI in the Padres loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Galvis drove in the game-tying run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending the game into extra innings. He could be... Read More

Eric Hosmer Finishes 0-For-4 in Padres Debut

In his San Diego Padres debut, first baseman Eric Hosmer went 0-for-4 with a walk in the Opening Day matchup against Milwaukee. Outside of the 11th-inning walk, Hosmer had two groundouts — one for a double play — and two strikeouts in the win. While it wasn't the way owners would have liked for Hosmer... Read More

Clayton Richard Kicks Off 2018 with Quality Start on Opening Day for Padres

Making the start on Opening Day for the first time of his career, San Diego Padres starting pitcher Clayton Richard stifled the Milwaukee Brewers revamped offense, allowing one run on six hits and one walk over seven innings of work. Richard was pinch hit for by outfielder Hunter Renfroe in the bottom of the seventh, who... Read More

Joey Lucchesi to Start Friday in Place of Injured Dinelson Lamet

With San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet starting the year on the disabled list, lefty Joey Lucchesi will start for San Diego on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to MLB.com beat writer AJ Cassavell. Lucchesi was 1-0 with a 1.54 ERA and 0.85 WHIP over 11 2/3 innings this spring before he was reassigned... Read More