Padres Notes: Friars Make Roster Move, Cut Fan Favorite, Tried to Land All-Star Starting Pitcher at Deadline

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In the first game after a chaotic MLB trade deadline, the San Diego Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-1.
Nick Pivetta delivered a gem, going seven innings and only giving up one run. His performance was enough for the bullpen to finish the Cardinals off.
Relief pitcher Mason Miller made his debut as a Padre, getting an impressive strikeout after hitting 103 mph.
Closer Robert Suarez got the save after the offense got going and delivered seven hits.
Before the game, the Padres made several roster moves, which included DFA'ing a fan favorite on the team.
Utility man Tyler Wade packed his bags as the team added other positional players who will take his spot. Wade was one of the outfielders who struggled hitting the ball, making his depature resonable.
Finally, reports came out that the Dodgers tried to acquire All-Star starting pitcher (and former Padre) Mackenzie Gore at the trade deadline. The price, however, was too steep.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Padres news (click the headline for the full article):
Padres Make Massive Roster Move, Overhaul Squad Ahead of Friday’s Game
Padres Make Roster Move, Cut Fan Favorite Utility Man After Trade Deadline
Padres Tried to Acquire Mackenzie Gore From Nationals in Potential Blockbuster Trade Deadline Deal
Padres' Role for Mason Miller Revealed By Team Insider
Padres' AJ Preller Has Epic Quote to Wild Trade Deadline
Padres GM Reveals Why Friars Didn't Trade Dylan Cease
Padres Make Major Roster Move Following Busy Trade Deadline
Padres Tweets of the Day:
Jackson Merrill spoke with @SammyLev about the vibe in the clubhouse after the trade deadline yesterday, another strong outing from Nick Pivetta, Mason Miller's electric debut and how he's feeling at the dish: pic.twitter.com/3rCFeW55M3
— 97.3 The Fan (@973TheFanSD) August 2, 2025
Comenzando la serie con una victoria. pic.twitter.com/fkrVSkjus4
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) August 2, 2025
STRAIGHT GAS from Mason Miller for his first @Padres strikeout!
— MLB (@MLB) August 2, 2025
103 MPH! ⛽️ pic.twitter.com/8Z3g5BgO6H
No. 22 checking in 👋 pic.twitter.com/KSfpPaDa8k
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) August 1, 2025
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