Padres Notes: Friars Make Roster Move, Linked to All-Star Catcher, Xander Bogaerts Update

Aug 26, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) hits an RBI-single against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

The San Diego Padres dropped the final game of their series against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, 7-2.

The Padres called up Kyle Hart ahead of the game, though he only pitched 1.1 innings and allowed three runs during that time.

Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer believes the Padres are a prime landing spot for All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman, and thinks the Friars could make a move for the Silver Slugger in the offseason.

Padres insider Kevin Acee revealed when shortstop Xander Bogaerts could return to the lineup following his placement on IL with a foot fracture.

Acee says the injury typically takes anywhere from three weeks to two months, and that the Padres could have Bogaerts by the end of the season.

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Padres Tweets of the Day:

Ramón Laureano has been exceptional for the @Padres as they continue their push towards a postseason berth:

27 Games
.307 AVG
.952 OPS
7 HR
23 RBI
157 OPS+ pic.twitter.com/xjDjlOspk6

— MLB (@MLB) August 31, 2025

Tatis Jr.

Good guy! pic.twitter.com/fyhX6VAJP5

— SleeperPadres (@SleeperPadres) August 31, 2025

Hard not to get emotional.
Manny’s 1,000th hit as a Padre reminds me what @Padres baseball is all about: joy.

Joy for my children. Joy for San Diego.🪄✨
A thousand hits in brown and gold. That’s special, y’all…🤟🏽🤎💛#ForTheFaithful #PadresWin pic.twitter.com/3SvdFTw11v

— Sheel Seidler (@sheel_padres) August 31, 2025

Mr. Padre. pic.twitter.com/ZTukZfuKwX

— Baseball’s Greatest Moments (@BBGreatMoments) August 31, 2025

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