The San Diego Padres began their week with a 6-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. New pitching addition JP Sears made his first appearance but struggled, surrendering five runs on 10 hits across five innings. Despite the defeat, the Padres maintained their standing in the division as the Los Angeles Dodgers also suffered a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Padres Acquire Catcher Eli Wilson in Post-Deadline Trade
Following a busy trade deadline, the Padres continued to adjust their roster by adding minor league catcher Eli Wilson from the Pittsburgh Pirates. This transaction was possible because Wilson was not on the Pirates’ 40-man roster, allowing the Padres to complete the move even after the official deadline had passed.
Joe Musgrove Progresses in Recovery, Eyes October Return
Joe Musgrove made significant strides toward rejoining the team for the postseason by completing a 20-pitch bullpen session last Saturday. This development signals optimism that Musgrove could contribute to the Padres’ playoff efforts after recovering from injury.
Mason Miller’s Padres Debut Ignited by Crowd Energy at Petco Park
On Friday, Mason Miller took to the mound for the first time as a Padre and was quick to highlight the vibrant atmosphere created by the fans at Petco Park. Miller expressed gratitude for the support, which added to his natural excitement for the game.
“It was loud,” Miller said of his entrance Friday. “Really exciting getting into that game, feeling the energy. I’ve got the natural energy just going in the game, being a player and feeling it. But having all those fans behind you is a special feeling.” —Mason Miller
Padres Continue Building Toward Postseason Aspirations
Despite some setbacks, the Padres remain focused on strengthening their roster and improving their chances for October. Moves like acquiring Eli Wilson and the hopeful return of Joe Musgrove highlight the organization’s commitment to competing at a high level. Mason Miller’s encouraging debut energy underscores the blend of fresh talent with the passionate home crowd support at Petco Park, an asset that the Padres hope will fuel their playoff push.