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March 19, 2026

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Joe Musgrove's injury setback is making waves in San Diego, as he’s now set to start the 2026 season on the injured list, forcing the Padres to consider adding Lucas Giolito to bolster their starting rotation just a week before Opening Day. This unfortunate news coincides with the Padres' tough roster decisions, as Ty Adcock, Samad Taylor, and Jackson Wolf were sent back to the minors, ending their hopes of breaking camp with the big league club. With the Minor League system taking over the training complexes, the anticipation for fresh talent is palpable, especially as fans are eager to see which prospects shine in the upcoming Spring Breakout games. Meanwhile, discussions about the best version of the Padres lineup for the future are heating up, reflecting the ongoing ambition to finally capture that elusive World Series title.

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Padres just made a tough roster call on 2 players pushing to break camp

Padres just made a tough roster call on 2 players pushing to break camp

The San Diego Padres sent Ty Adcock, Samad Taylor, and Jackson Wolf back to the minor leagues, ending each of their chances to beak camp with the team on the 26-man Opening Day roster.

Spring Breakout games have arrived

Spring Breakout games have arrived

With the Major League spring camps winding down, the Minor Leagues will take over the training complexes for their respective teams. To begin that transition, MLB is hosting the third annual Spring Breakout Series in the spring facilities of all 30 MLB clubs. There will be eight games in both the Cactus League and Grapefruit […]

Joe Musgrove’s injury setback may force Padres to pursue Lucas Giolito

Joe Musgrove’s injury setback may force Padres to pursue Lucas Giolito

You hate when speculation becomes reality, as San Diego Padres Joe Musgrove will begin the 2026 season on the injured list. Not good news with Opening Day being a week away. The Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager, A.J. Preller is in a bind with his starting rotation needing an immediate reinforcement. Suddenly, […]

Prospects we're excited to watch in Spring Breakout -- one from each team

Prospects we're excited to watch in Spring Breakout -- one from each team

Fifty-four members from MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 are scheduled to play in the third edition of Spring Breakout, including shortstops Konnor Griffin (Pirates, No. 1), Jesús Made (Brewers, No. 3), Leo De Vries (Athletics, No. 4), JJ Wetherholt (Cardinals, No. 5), Colt Emerson (Mariners, No. 9) and outfielder Max Clark

What Does the Best Version of the Padres Lineup Look Like for 2026?

What Does the Best Version of the Padres Lineup Look Like for 2026?

The ceiling of the San Diego Padres is a World Series title, a goal that A.J. Preller and the front office have pursued for years. Preller has made numerous splash trades and signings in an effort to bring San Diego its first championship. With most of the roster returning, Preller addressed the remaining holes through […] The post What Does the Best Version of the Padres Lineup Look Like for 2026? appeared first on Just Baseball.