8:36 AM EDT, Fri March 24, 2023

Yu Darvish's decision to play in WBC could pay off for Padres in October

Of course, so could Joe Musgrove's decision to stay in Peoria while fellow Padre led Japan to WBC title

Padres notes: Yu Darvish to be assessed as WBC ends; Joe Musgrove still aims for April 6; Drew Pomeranz down

Japanese pitcher will return a champion, began final preparations for season; Drew Pomeranz has 'setback' and won't be ready for opening day

Padres notes: Tough math for early-season rotation equation; loaded lineup shows length; Crone Zone

Bob Melvin indicates six-man rotation not option until Joe Musgrove returns; Padres offense shows what it can do in mounting comeback

Joe Musgrove throws off mound for first time, goal is to make start in season's first week

Padres' starter pitches in bullpen 12 days after fracturing left big toe, reports feeling good and on track to return sooner than expected

Padres notes: Fernando Tatis Jr. not making the usual noise; Nabil Crismatt an ace; Joe Musgrove's timetable

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s struggles could have been expected, except for what he normally does when he returns from a layoff

Padres notes: Wil Myers gets warm reception; Juan Soto aims for Friday departure; Joe Musgrove's toe milestone

Myers travels to play former team, remains a Padres fan; Soto to play in 'B' game; Musgrove out of protective shoe

Stacked with big-leaguers, San Diego could field its own World Baseball Classic team

Here's our position-by-position look at a (hypothetical) San Diego club; Joe Musgrove and Cole Hamels anchor the rotation

Padres notes: Joe Musgrove using hyperbaric chamber to hasten toe recovery; Juan Soto says calf is fine

Injured starting pitcher employing several methods in attempt to to be back for start of season, vows he'll return responsibly

Padres notes: Joe Musgrove's injury creates opportunity; Rougned Odor signs; Cole Hamels throws again

Padres now looking for an extra arm to start season, figuring out what that pitcher's role will be; Rougned Odor signs minor-league deal

Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove fractures big toe in weight room accident

San Diego native will be out for an undetermined amount of time; Padres' rotation depth will be tested early

Padres notes: A first for A.J. Preller; David Dahl shows up in OF competition; Joe Musgrove faces big guys

Extension with Manny Machado could be next move in busy offseason, but for first time Preller has not pulled offseason trade

Padres Player News

  • 2

    Manny Machado

    Padres aiming to dethrone Dodgers in NL West after $458-million offseason

  • 1

    Yu Darvish

    Yu Darvish returns, acknowledges 'concern' regarding preparation

  • 1

    Austin Nola

    Padres notes: Seth Lugo more than ready to start, Jay Groome's last pitch

  • 1

    Victor Caratini

    Brewers win behind three-run third inning

  • Joe Musgrove

    Padres notes: Yu Darvish to be assessed as WBC ends; Joe Musgrove still aims for April 6; Drew Pomeranz down

  • Trent Grisham

    Padres notes: Trent Grisham bounces back; Fernando Tatis Jr. on odd schedule; good news on Adrian Morejon

  • Adrian Morejon

    Padres notes: Trent Grisham bounces back; Fernando Tatis Jr. on odd schedule; good news on Adrian Morejon

  • Nick Martinez

    Padres notes: Nick Martinez back in fold, Brett Sullivan's experience

  • Craig Stammen

    Craig Stammen knows the end has come after latest shoulder injury

  • Drew Pomeranz

    Padres notes: Yu Darvish to be assessed as WBC ends; Joe Musgrove still aims for April 6; Drew Pomeranz down