Cronenworth (ribs) took groundballs, worked on change of direction, played catch and took dry swings Friday, and he's optimistic that he can return ahead of his initial 4-to-6 week return timeframe, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
#1 CF
Jackson Merrill: May miss more than another week
Apr 18th
Padres manager Mike Shildt said Friday that it would be "a little aggressive" for Merrill (hamstring) to be ready to return to action at the start of San Diego's next homestand, which begins April 25, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Suarez earned the save in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Cubs, not allowing a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning while also not recording a strikeout.
#3 P
Nick Pivetta: Earns third win
Apr 16th
Pivetta (3-1) earned the win Wednesday over the Cubs, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over six innings. He struck out six.
#2 CF
Bryce Johnson: Returns to San Diego
Apr 16th
The Padres acquired Johnson and cash considerations from the Pirates on Wednesday in exchange for Brett Sullivan, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
#1 C
Martin Maldonado: Heading to bench Wednesday
Apr 16th
Maldonado is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
Machado went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Cubs.
#5 P
Randy Vasquez: Sharp in no-decision Tuesday
Apr 16th
Vasquez didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Cubs, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks over five-plus innings. He struck out two.
#1 RF
Fernando Tatis: Belts two more homers
Apr 14th
Tatis went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, a walk, three total runs and three total RBI in Monday's 10-4 victory versus the Cubs.
#2 P
Dylan Cease: Ends up with no-decision Monday
Apr 14th
Cease allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out six batters over 5.2 innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on Monday.
#2 RF
Tyler Wade: Starting Monday vs. Cubs
Apr 14th
Wade is starting in center field and batting eighth against the Cubs on Monday.
#2 1B
Connor Joe: Moves up to big leagues
Apr 14th
The Padres recalled Joe from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
#1 P
Michael King: Fires two-hit shutout Sunday
Apr 13th
King (3-0) threw a complete-game shutout in Sunday's 6-0 win over Colorado. He allowed two hits and one walk while striking out eight.
#2 2B
Jose Iglesias: Cracks two doubles in victory
Apr 13th
Iglesias went 2-for-2 with two doubles, two walks, a run and two RBI in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Rockies.
#2 BP
Jeremiah Estrada: Collects fourth hold
Apr 13th
Estrada walked one and struck out one batter in a scoreless inning Saturday against Colorado to earn a hold.
#8 BP
Alek Jacob: Impressive in relief outing
Apr 12th
Jacob struck out two batters in a perfect inning in relief against Colorado on Friday.
#1 BP
Jason Adam: Records fifth hold
Apr 10th
Adam earned a hold against the Athletics on Wednesday, issuing one walk and striking out two batters over one scoreless inning.
#5 BP
Wandy Peralta: Continues strong start to season
Apr 9th
Peralta struck out one batter in a perfect inning against the Athletics on Tuesday.
#6 BP
Yuki Matsui: Strong start to season
Apr 8th
Matsui allowed one run on two hits with a strikeout in an inning Tuesday against Athletics. He has a 1.80 ERA with nine strikeouts and two walks in five innings.
#20 PROS
Francis Pena: Held back in extended ST
Apr 8th
Pena is remaining at extended spring training to begin the 2025 minor-league season, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.
#17 PROS
Kavares Tears: Sidelined with hamstring injury
Apr 8th
Tears is dealing with a hamstring injury and is expected to join Single-A Lake Elsinore later in April, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.
#7 PROS
Cobb Hightower: Recovering from hamstring injury
Apr 8th
Hightower is dealing with a hamstring injury and is expected to join Single-A Lake Elsinore later in April, Sam Dykstra of MLB.com reports.
#6 P
Joe Musgrove: Cleared for light throwing
Apr 7th
Musgrove (elbow) played catch Monday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
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#4 P
Lance McCullers: Scratched from rehab start
Apr 19th
McCullers (forearm) was scratched from his rehab start at Double-A Corpus Christi on Friday due to an illness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Smith went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Friday's 6-4 win over the Padres.
#1 CL
Josh Hader: Locks down fifth save
Apr 19th
Hader struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his fifth save of the season in a 6-4 win over the Padres.
#7 P
Ryan Gusto: Collects second win
Apr 19th
Gusto (2-1) picked up the win in Friday's 6-4 victory over the Padres, giving up two runs on nine hits over five innings. He struck out two without walking a batter.
#2 BP
Kaleb Ort: Could return this weekend
Apr 18th
Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday that Ort (oblique) could be activated off the 15-day injured list during this weekend's series against the Padres, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
#1 1B
Christian Walker: Struggles continue
Apr 17th
Walker went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Wednesday against the Cardinals.
#1 C
Yainer Diaz: Slowly picking up production
Apr 17th
Diaz went 1-for-4 with a double against the Cardinals on Wednesday.
#12 P
Ronel Blanco: Falls to St. Louis
Apr 16th
Blanco (1-2) took the loss Wednesday against the Cardinals, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out one.
#2 3B
Mauricio Dubon: Back on bench Wednesday
Apr 16th
Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
#9 LF
Yordan Alvarez: Sitting out day game
Apr 16th
Alvarez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in St. Louis.
#1 CF
Jake Meyers: Three hits, stolen base Tuesday
Apr 15th
Meyers went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base Tuesday against the Cardinals.
#1 P
Hunter Brown: Fourth straight quality start
Apr 15th
Brown (2-1) got the win Tuesday against the Cardinals after giving up four hits and no walks in six scoreless innings. He struck out four.
#2 PROS
Miguel Ullola: Healthy at Triple-A
Apr 15th
Ullola (shoulder) has a 2.08 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 5:1 K:BB in 4.1 innings through two starts for Triple-A Sugar Land.
#1 SS
Jeremy Pena: Clubs third homer
Apr 14th
Pena went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Monday in a loss to the Cardinals.
#2 P
Framber Valdez: Hit hard by Cardinals
Apr 14th
Valdez (1-2) took the loss against St. Louis on Monday, allowing seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits and one walk while striking out three batters over four-plus innings.
#5 BP
Shawn Dubin: Slated to begin rehab assignment
Apr 14th
Dubin (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land this weekend, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
#7 CF
Pedro Leon: Expected back in late April
Apr 14th
Leon (knee) is expected to be ready to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land in late April, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
#1 3B
Isaac Paredes: Homers in third straight game
Apr 13th
Paredes went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's win over the Angels.
#11 P
Hayden Wesneski: Strikes out 10 in win
Apr 13th
Wesneski (1-1) allowed three runs on five hits over six innings Sunday, striking out 10 and earning a win over the Angels.
#9 P
Spencer Arrighetti: Won't need surgery on thumb
Apr 9th
Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Arrighetti will not require surgery to repair his fractured right thumb, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.