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Padres Notes: Friars Make Roster Move, Linked to $40M Pitcher, Targeting Major Upgrade

Gabe Smallson|
Jun 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) takes starting pitcher San Diego Padres pitcher Ryan Bergert (38) out of the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
Jun 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) takes starting pitcher San Diego Padres pitcher Ryan Bergert (38) out of the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images | Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4, on Saturday evening. The Friars improved to 52-43 on the year thanks to a pair of bombs from Jackson Merrill.

Ahead of the eventual defeat, the Padres made a surprising roster move. A right-hander was optioned once again as a relief pitcher was recalled.

In more pitching news, the Friars are linked to a $40 million starting pitcher. The right-hander has 18 strikeouts to just five walks over his last five starts.

Finally, manager Mike Shildt appeared to take a rather bold step in improving some of the gaps in his roster. His message was almost definitely aimed at asking the front office to make a key upgrade after resorting to a pinch-hitter once again over a spot of weakness in the offense.

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

Padres Shockingly Option Starting Pitcher, Recall Alek Jacob From Triple-A

Padres Named Top Landing Spot for $40 Million Starting Pitcher at Trade Deadline

Padres' Mike Shildt Appears to Not So Subtly Ask Front Office to Make Key Upgrade

Padres' Joe Musgrove Takes Major Step in Progression Toward Return

Padres All-Star Admits First Trade Was 'Super Jarring'

Padres Expected to Make Major Shakeup at Catcher: Report

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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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