San Diego Padres (49-50, third in the NL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (57-41, first in the NL East)

Padres manager Craig Stammen said that Musgrove (elbow) threw approximately 30-to-40 pitches in a two-inning simulated bullpen session Friday at the organization's complex in Arizona, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

— Ty France hit a grand slam and a solo shot, Jackson Merrill also homered twice, and the San Diego Padres beat the Kansas City Royals 19-2 on Sunday.

The Padres have reinstated right-hander Randy Vásquez from the 15-day injured list and designated reliever Ron Marinaccio for assignment, according to a team announcement. Marinaccio’s designation leaves an open spot on San Diego’s 40-man roster. In separate moves, lefty Wandy Peralta was reinstated from the bereavement list, while right-hander Jhony Brito was optioned to Triple-A […]

Right-hander Nabil Crismatt has been released from the Rangers’ Triple-A Round Rock affiliate, according to Crismatt’s transactions page at MLB.com. He had been on the full-season injured list owing to elbow surgery during spring training. He is now a free agent and able to sign with any club, though he can expect a minor-league rehab […]

San Diego reinstated Vasquez (ankle) from the 15-day IL on Sunday. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

San Diego Padres (48-50, third in the NL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (40-59, fifth in the AL Central)

France went 2-for-6 with two home runs and five RBI in Sunday's 19-2 win over the Royals. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Manager Walt Weiss said Saturday that Perez (forearm) is likely to return from the 15-day injured list during Atlanta's four-game home series with San Diego that begins Monday, MLB.com reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Merrill went 4-for-6 with two home runs, four RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 19-2 win over the Royals. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

San Diego Padres (48-49, third in the NL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (39-59, fifth in the AL Central)

San Diego Padres (48-48, third in the NL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (38-59, fifth in the AL Central)

With the MLB Draft and All-Star Game are in the books, eyes shift toward the trade deadline

Like many teams, the Padres aren’t firmly in buyer or seller status as the August 3 deadline approaches. They are 48-48 and 3.5 games back of a playoff spot in the National League. Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune writes that people in the organization are saying the club’s performance after the All-Star Break […]

Toronto Blue Jays vs. San Diego Padres: Game Highlights

Tampa Bay's Nathan Flewelling was named the MVP of the MLB Futures Game on Sunday, leading the American League to a 6-1 win over the National League at Citizens Bank Park.

Miller picked up the save Sunday against the Blue Jays. He struck out one across a perfect inning. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

The Royals have signed Vince Velasquez to a minors contract and assigned the veteran righty to Triple-A Omaha, as per Velasquez’s MLB.com profile page. Velasquez elected free agency on June 30 rather than accept an outright assignment to the Cubs’ Triple-A squad. The right-hander signed a minor league deal with Chicago in February, and the […]

Miller allowed a hit and struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Blue Jays. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Snell (elbow) is expected to kick off a minor-league rehab assignment next Saturday, June 18, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.