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Padres announce postseason roster with surprising player additions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 3:23 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Padres announce postseason roster with surprising player additions

Summary

The San Diego Padres released their postseason roster ahead of their first playoff game against the Chicago Cubs. Among the notable inclusions are Miguel Andujar, Joe Musgrove, and Ethan Salas. Andujar, returning from injury, is expected to provide offensive depth, while Musgrove makes a surprising comeback after a lengthy absence from the mound. Salas, a young catcher, joins the roster, showcasing impressive hitting in recent games. The Padres will need strong performances from these players as they enter the postseason.

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Status Watch

•Padres face the Chicago Cubs in Game One of the postseason.
•Miguel Andujar returns from injury with strong recent performance.
•Joe Musgrove's return is a surprise after two years away.
•Ethan Salas has shown improved hitting ahead of playoffs.
•Roster decisions made just before the start of postseason play.

Latest Updates

3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Three Surprising Additions to the Padres’ Postseason Roster

What they're saying

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Even though it's still September, October baseball is upon us! Today marks the start of the most exciting time of year in the baseball calendar: the playoffs. And with that time comes some interesting decisions. Teams have to decide who will and won't be on their postseason roster by the morning of Game One. The …
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