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Padres adjust pitching strategy amid roster challenges ahead of Deadline

MLB.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:27 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Padres adjust pitching strategy amid roster challenges ahead of Deadline

Summary

The San Diego Padres are currently facing challenges within their pitching staff, featuring only two active starters, Michael King and Walker Buehler. Mason Miller remains at the bullpen's back end, with ten additional pitchers managing a new approach. The changes come as the team navigates pre-Deadline adjustments in anticipation of potential reinforcements. The Padres aim to evaluate their options and performance as they approach the trade deadline.

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Key Details

•Padres have two active starters: Michael King and Walker Buehler.
•Mason Miller is positioned at the back end of the bullpen.
•Current roster includes ten additional pitchers adapting to a new plan.
•Adjustments are being made ahead of the trade deadline.

Latest Updates

2:27 AMMLB.com — Awaiting reinforcements, Padres adopt unconventional pitching plan before Deadline - MLB.com

What they're saying

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MIAMI -- Here’s the current state of the Padres’ pitching staff: They have two starters -- Michael King and Walker Buehler -- who take the ball every fifth day. They have Mason Miller at the back end of the bullpen. And then they have 10 other guys they’re as…
— MLB.comby AJ Cassavell

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