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Padres Notes: Another Key Player to IL, All-Star Linked to Dodgers, Friars Unbeatable

Gabe Smallson|
Apr 14, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebrates with the fans after hitting a one run home run during the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images
Apr 14, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebrates with the fans after hitting a one run home run during the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images | David Frerker-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres improved to 14-3 as they beat the Chicago Cubs, 10-4. The Friars have not lost at Petco Park this season, extending their streak of unbeaten home games to 11.

Unfortunately, they did so without Brandon Lockridge who landed on the injured list. Center fielder Jackson Merrill landed on the IL last week due to hamstring issues and the same ailment was the reason for the center fielder who replaced him.

Finally, despite San Diego's hot streak, an All-Star infielder is linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers in what would be a blockbuster trade between rivals. With the way things have been so far, the offer would have to be too good to refuse in order to make the deal.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Angels news (click the headline for the full article):

Padres Place Brandon Lockridge on Injured List as Brutal Injury Luck Continues

Padres Lose Jackson Merrill's Replacement to Injury as Depth Gets Tested Even More

Who’s Going to Play Center Field for Padres After Jackson Merrill’s Replacement Lands on IL?

Padres' $14 Million All-Star Linked to Rival Dodgers in Potential Shocking Trade

Padres Will 'Take Our Time' With Jackson Merrill's Injury, Says Manager Mike Shildt

Padres Accomplish Insane Feat Not Done Since 1876, The First Year of MLB

Fernando Tatis Gushes About Padres Pitching After Dominant Start to Season

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GABE SMALLSON

Gabe Smallson is a sportswriter based in Los Angeles with a focus in sports and entertainment content. Gabe has previously worked at Newsweek and Dodgers Nation. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2020 and received his Masters of Science at the University of Southern California in 2025.

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