Battery problems in San Diego
Jul 4 2026
NATIONAL LEAGUE
San Diego Padres
NEWS: The Padres activated RHP Germán Márquez from the IL and placed RHP Jason Adam on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain in a corresponding move.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Márquez had missed the last two months with a forearm injury and returned in a relief role on Thursday, July 1, giving uop 2 ER on 2 H and 3 BB over 3.0 IP. If RHP Randy Vázquez is forced to miss any time after leaving the July 2 game after being hit in the ankle by a line drive and later fainting, Márquez could find his way into the Padres rotation. Otherwise he will likely be ticketed for a long relief role given his 5.79 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 3.6% K-BB% over his 32.2 IP with the Padres this season. Adam (-1% IP, -5% Hld)...
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