Kyle Hart News: Heads back to minors

Updated on September 28, 2025 at 12:48pm

The Padres optioned Hart to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Sunday.

Hart will cede his spot on the 28-man active roster to lefty JP Sears, who was recalled from El Paso to start Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Diamondbacks. Over 20 appearances (six starts) for the Padres on the season, Hart went 3-3 with a 5.86 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 37:13 K:BB in 43 innings.