Padres Notes: Shocking Roster Move, Friars Talk Dodgers, Ex-Padre Calls Roki Sasaki Cheater

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The San Diego Padres were shockingly able to keep a young utility man who cleared waivers and will remain with the team. He was designated for assignment last week, but after not being claimed by another team, he will remain with the Padres organization.
Although it may not come as a shock after a historic 7-0 start, the Padres are not scared of the Los Angeles Dodgers. A star pitcher noted that the defending champions are also undefeated, but after their offseason of frivolous spending, the team is bound to suffer from a championship hangover that doesn't just hamper MLB teams, but is seen across all major sports more often than not.
Speaking of the Dodgers, a former Padres infielder believes that their young phenom Roki Sasaki was using a foreign substance in his last outing. This, of course, would be considered cheating and grounds for a 10-game suspension.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Angels news (click the headline for the full article):
Padres Outfielder Remains With Organization in Shocking Move
Padres Aren't Worried About Dodgers, Says Star Pitcher
Former Padres Infielder Believes Dodgers' Roki Sasaki is Cheating
Padres Tweets of the Day:
We have selected OF Oscar Gonzalez to the Major League roster and optioned him to Triple-A El Paso. To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP Jhony Brito has been transferred to the 60-day IL.
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 3, 2025
Additionally, INF Eguy Rosario has cleared waivers and been outrighted to El Paso.
UPDATE: The Dodgers and Padres are STILL undefeated 🔥 pic.twitter.com/yVjE9rTHPn
— MLB (@MLB) April 3, 2025
Nothing but love for No. 3 💛 pic.twitter.com/iDt8ppJHoe
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 3, 2025
No Padres baseball today 💔
— Padres Nation (@NationPadres) April 3, 2025
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