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San Diego Padres outfielder Ramón Laureano is likely to miss the rest of the season after undergoing labrum surgery on his right hip; recovery is typically 4-5 months, and the team has not officially ruled out a return this year.
After 59 games with the Padres, Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment as San Diego shifts toward a younger, more versatile roster and a role he didn’t embrace as a part-time contributor; he batted .191 with four homers during his time in San Diego, and the club says the move aligns with its playing-time plan and roster fit.
Cristopher Sánchez’s 50.2-inning scoreless streak ended in the seventh as the Phillies beat the Padres 3-2; Philadelphia built a 3-1 lead with Realmuto and Schwarber homers, then held off a late Padres rally to seal the win behind a bullpen close. The victory improves the Phillies to 32-29 and sets up the series finale on Thursday at 1:05.
Philadelphia defeated San Diego 3-2 in the home opener, with Aaron Nola fanning eight over five innings and Bryce Harper delivering a two-run homer to answer an early Gavin Sheets shot; the go-ahead run came on a Bohm double in the fourth, and the Phillies bullpen—Alvarado, Kerkering, Keller and Duran—held the Padres scoreless the rest of the way as Duran earned his 13th save. Padres rookie Jase Bowen collected his first major-league hit in the seventh, while Brandon Marsh went 4-for-4 to raise his average to .332; Christopher Sanchez is lined up to start tomorrow against Walker Buehler.
San Diego activated Griffin Canning to start Sunday against the White Sox after placing German Márquez on the 15-day injured list with forearm nerve inflammation. Canning, who returned from Achilles surgery and signed with the Padres earlier this year, may begin on a pitch limit as he builds up, potentially prompting a rotation rework that could include a six-man setup with Giolito later, with Michael King and Randy Vásquez already occupying the top spots and Márquez, Walker Buehler, and Matt Waldron rounding out the current group.
The San Diego Padres announced a definitive agreement for the Seidler family to transfer control to a Jones–Feliciano group, which is expected to own about 60% of the franchise in a $3.9 billion deal; MLB approval (75% of owners) is required at upcoming meetings. Minority investors may include the Jacobs family and the Sycuan Band, with other potential partners discussed. The transition will be managed by current leaders while Feliciano and Jones pledge to lead San Diego toward a World Series title and to maintain daily operations during the approval process.
Private equity billionaire Jose E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones will buy the San Diego Padres for $3.9 billion, a MLB-record price that far surpasses Steve Cohen’s $2.42 billion Mets deal, with the winning bid selected from a slate of finalists as part of a sale process linked to the late Peter Seidler’s family trust; an official announcement was expected soon.
San Diego Padres near a record $3.9 billion sale to a Clearlake Capital–led group headed by José Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, pending MLB owner approval, which would top the Mets’ 2020 sale and end the Seidler era. The deal underscores rising franchise values as MLB negotiates a new CBA with salary-cap discussions.
Padres place Nick Pivetta on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation (retroactive to April 13) after he left Sunday's game with elbow stiffness; Alek Jacob is recalled to fill the spot. Pivetta joins Musgrove and Canning on the IL while Matt Waldron nears a return. Michael King will start tonight, with Randy Vásquez and Walker Buehler slated for the next couple of days as the rotation is shuffled. Pivetta has 24 strikeouts in 16 innings this season and a 4.50 ERA, and his health/contract optics remain significant for San Diego.
Ty France has earned a spot on the Padres’ opening-day roster as a corner infielder after signing a February minor-league deal with the club. Following a strong spring (.318, 2 homers, 4 doubles, 2 walks), he’s set to be introduced with the team for the season opener against the Detroit Tigers at Petco Park, with Sung‑Mun Song starting the season on the injured list. France, a 2022 All-Star who has a career .262/.334/.400 line, originally began his career with the Padres in 2019 and returns to the organization with a long MLB résumé.
The San Diego Padres announced a multiyear extension for GM A.J. Preller through 2028, ending months of uncertainty amid an offseason that included manager Mike Shildt’s resignation, a rookie manager in Craig Stammen, and looming sale talks. Preller, praised for building competitive rosters and back-to-back 90-win seasons despite budget constraints and a depleted farm system, negotiated with team chairman John Seidler for an extended contract (the exact length wasn’t disclosed). Manny Machado publicly supported keeping Preller, and the Padres’ ownership situation could influence future decisions even as the club remains broadly positioned for continued fan engagement.
Nick Castellanos says his messy Phillies exit taught him to curb emotions in the moment, speak up sooner when frustrated, and address issues before they pile up. He doesn’t regret speaking honestly when asked, has signed a one-year deal with the Padres, and expects to split time as a designated hitter and outfielder, while wishing Philadelphia had won a World Series.
Nick Castellanos signed with the San Diego Padres after being released by the Philadelphia Phillies, with the Padres planning to deploy him at first base, in the outfield, and as a designated hitter. He trained at first base this offseason; San Diego will owe him the $780,000 major-league minimum while Philadelphia covers the rest of his $20 million contract. The move aims to boost offense and add veteran speed in a contract year, though Castellanos’ fit in a new clubhouse remains to be seen.
Veteran pitcher Yu Darvish told the Padres he will retire from Major League Baseball with three years and $43 million left on his contract after elbow surgery, ending a career highlighted by playoff contributions and a cross-league win record. He cited a focus on family and rehab, and while a buyout is expected to save the team money, the decision reflects years of elite performance and a close relationship with Padres leadership.
The Cardinals traded Nolan Arenado to the Diamondbacks for salary relief and pitching prospect Jack Martinez, ending a long saga; reports say the Padres were the other major suitor but wouldn’t absorb more of Arenado’s contract, and Arizona’s deal will pay just $5 million in 2026 and $6 million in 2027, underscoring Arenado’s down-market valuation despite his name.