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As the Padres gear up for another season, roster decisions are taking center stage, with Logan Gillaspie making a compelling case for a long-relief role reminiscent of Craig Stammen. Meanwhile, Nick Pivetta’s delayed spring training raises durability concerns, putting pressure on a rotation that can’t afford any setbacks. In a frustrating turn of events, San Diego lost out on starter Zack Littell, who signed with the Nationals, highlighting the challenges of bolstering the pitching staff. Adding to the uncertainty, Bryan Hoeing is contemplating elbow surgery, which could further complicate the Padres' plans. On a less urgent note, the team officially outrighted Daison Acosta, opening a spot on the 40-man roster, but the questions loom large as spring training progresses and the clock ticks down to Opening Day.


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One Padres roster hopeful is suddenly drawing a telling Craig Stammen parallel
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One Padres roster hopeful is suddenly drawing a telling Craig Stammen parallel
Logan Gillaspie is making a real push for the Padres’ long-relief role, and Craig Stammen’s comparison may have revealed exactly how the club views him.
Padres’ Nick Pivetta development sparks an uncomfortable durability question
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Padres’ Nick Pivetta development sparks an uncomfortable durability question
Nick Pivetta’s delayed spring work may be temporary, yet it still highlights a durability concern hanging over the Padres’ rotation.
San Diego loses out on former Cincinnati swingman
Gaslamp Ball
San Diego loses out on former Cincinnati swingman
Sunday morning brought news that one of the final key players left in free agency had signed. The Washington Nationals have reportedly signed starter Zack Littell to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027.  At the beginning of the offseason, Littell was projected to earn a two-year contract worth roughly $24 million. So […]
ST Game 18: Texas Rangers at San Diego Padres
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ST Game 18: Texas Rangers at San Diego Padres
Texas Rangers at San Diego Padres, March 8, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Peoria Sports Complex – Peoria, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!
Bryan Hoeing Weighing Elbow Surgery
Mlbtraderumors
Bryan Hoeing Weighing Elbow Surgery
Padres right-hander Bryan Hoeing may undergo some kind of elbow surgery. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the righty is rehabbing while he makes a decision about whether or not to go under the knife. Manager Craig Stammen tells Acee that the club expects the decision “relatively quickly.” Just over a week […]
Padres Outright Daison Acosta
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Padres Outright Daison Acosta
The Padres announced they’ve outrighted pitcher Daison Acosta. The team hadn’t previously designated the right-hander for assignment. That opens a spot on their 40-man roster, which is now at 39. San Diego also reassigned catching prospect Ethan Salas to minor league camp. Acosta, 27, has never pitched in the big leagues. He divided most of last […]
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