Freddy Fermin News: Idle Tuesday

Updated on August 19, 2025 at 2:23pm

Fermin is not in the Padres' lineup versus the Giants on Tuesday.

The Padres' new catcher is slashing .318/.348/.409 since joining the lineup Aug. 2. Since Fermin's last day off Aug. 13, he's gone 3-for-13 with three strikeouts in four games. As he takes a seat Tuesday, Elias Diaz has the start behind the plate and is batting ninth.