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#3351 · June 5, 2025, 8:37 am
Mayfield looked good in his 2 inning stint after his injury. He was throwing the ball with good rhythm and arm action although the velocity was probably only in the low 90's. Likely be stretched out a little more the next time.
Figueroa came out of his slump but all his hits were to the opposite field. He crowds the plate from the left side and seems to have trouble pulling the ball with anything in. Bat speed doesn't appear high level but has great strength to muscle hits over the infield or deep to the outfield. Would like to see him hit more balls on the line vice high drives that probably will be caught for outs at higher levels. A work in progress but still very new to professional ball; hard to judge his ceiling just yet but at least looks better than Doersching did.
#3352 · June 8, 2025, 10:23 pm
Romeo Sanabria keeps hitting … may be a factor if they don’t resign Arraez.
Consistently over .300 in AA but an impressive .370 AWAY versus .300 at the difficult to hit WOLFF for LHH in SA.
DH/1B only (like Sheets) so given “off” season / challenge of PETCO for Arraez might not be worth a multi year deal for big money. Take the gamble and spend elsewhere.
#3353 · June 10, 2025, 6:46 pm
Lots of pitching promotions today. Kannon Kemp joined The Storm, Luis Gutierrez went to The Tincaps, Tyson Neighbors went to The Missions and Carter Loewen, Eduarniel Nunez and Jose Espada are all joining The Chihuahuas.
#3354 · June 16, 2025, 9:04 am
Any word on what is going on with Knehr in EP? Not on IL but not pitched in 3 weeks. Was looking good in his return from TJ surgery.
#3355 · June 17, 2025, 5:46 am
Who's catching at El Paso? And are there actually any prospects there? Or is it just full of AAAA guys?
I'm still waiting for Brandon Valenzuela to get a call to see if can improve upon what we have currently in SD.
And it would be cool to see Sanabria get a chance in SD next year.
#3356 · June 17, 2025, 6:34 am
Quote from WindsorUK on June 17, 2025, 5:46 amWho's catching at El Paso? And are there actually any prospects there? Or is it just full of AAAA guys?
I'm still waiting for Brandon Valenzuela to get a call to see if can improve upon what we have currently in SD.
And it would be cool to see Sanabria get a chance in SD next year.
Probably not even AAAA guys in EP ... pure AAA or less ... Duran and Roberts. I would expect Campusano regains the #1 C slot in AAA just for the long shot he can become serviceable insurance in case of jury to Diaz or Maldonado.
Expect Valenzuela to make his run during ST with a good shot of the ML roster to start the season. Probably premature to call up a AA catcher in the middle of a playoff run to "just see" how ready he is.
Also, would expect Sanabria to get a long ST look ... especially if they let Arraez go to FA. Best a DH but maybe 1B depending how they deploy Sheets (1B or LF or DH) and that may be dependent on how they address LF via trade / FA.
As it stands, Valenzuela and Sanabria are the only legit MiL prospects that can contend for a roster slot (position players) in 2026. Given the potential for a lot of open 26 man roster slots ... plus they are low cost long control ... it is up to them and "should" have an open path to the roster.
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#3357 · June 18, 2025, 4:35 pm
Tough loss for Mayfield today….Goes 3 no hit innings….strikes out 8 of the 9 outs,walks one…..and gets the loss.
Yikes
#3358 · June 19, 2025, 3:17 am
Quote from fenn68 on June 17, 2025, 6:34 amQuote from WindsorUK on June 17, 2025, 5:46 amWho's catching at El Paso? And are there actually any prospects there? Or is it just full of AAAA guys?
I'm still waiting for Brandon Valenzuela to get a call to see if can improve upon what we have currently in SD.
And it would be cool to see Sanabria get a chance in SD next year.
Probably not even AAAA guys in EP ... pure AAA or less ... Duran and Roberts. I would expect Campusano regains the #1 C slot in AAA just for the long shot he can become serviceable insurance in case of jury to Diaz or Maldonado.
Expect Valenzuela to make his run during ST with a good shot of the ML roster to start the season. Probably premature to call up a AA catcher in the middle of a playoff run to "just see" how ready he is.
Also, would expect Sanabria to get a long ST look ... especially if they let Arraez go to FA. Best a DH but maybe 1B depending how they deploy Sheets (1B or LF or DH) and that may be dependent on how they address LF via trade / FA.
As it stands, Valenzuela and Sanabria are the only legit MiL prospects that can contend for a roster slot (position players) in 2026. Given the potential for a lot of open 26 man roster slots ... plus they are low cost long control ... it is up to them and "should" have an open path to the roster.
Sort of an update ... noticed that the Padres on their website's 40 man roster and on MiLB's player profile Campusano is listed as a DH not a catcher.
Does that suggest that the Padres have given up on Campusano as catcher?
If so (and not surprising), that opens the door widely for Valenzuela next season while adding some pressure to come up with ML catchers for 2026 this winter. Need two and a big risk relying on Valenzuela to be one just coming out to AA.
Add to that Campusano is out of minor league options in 2026 (so an issue even if they wanted him in AAA for emergency) and unless he makes the 26 man as the DH/1B I would expect some team to claim him off waivers for a look (he is cheap and controlled) since others may want to see the offensive upside.
#3359 · June 19, 2025, 9:01 am
Quote from fenn68 on June 19, 2025, 3:17 amQuote from fenn68 on June 17, 2025, 6:34 amQuote from WindsorUK on June 17, 2025, 5:46 amWho's catching at El Paso? And are there actually any prospects there? Or is it just full of AAAA guys?
I'm still waiting for Brandon Valenzuela to get a call to see if can improve upon what we have currently in SD.
And it would be cool to see Sanabria get a chance in SD next year.
Probably not even AAAA guys in EP ... pure AAA or less ... Duran and Roberts. I would expect Campusano regains the #1 C slot in AAA just for the long shot he can become serviceable insurance in case of jury to Diaz or Maldonado.
Expect Valenzuela to make his run during ST with a good shot of the ML roster to start the season. Probably premature to call up a AA catcher in the middle of a playoff run to "just see" how ready he is.
Also, would expect Sanabria to get a long ST look ... especially if they let Arraez go to FA. Best a DH but maybe 1B depending how they deploy Sheets (1B or LF or DH) and that may be dependent on how they address LF via trade / FA.
As it stands, Valenzuela and Sanabria are the only legit MiL prospects that can contend for a roster slot (position players) in 2026. Given the potential for a lot of open 26 man roster slots ... plus they are low cost long control ... it is up to them and "should" have an open path to the roster.
Sort of an update ... noticed that the Padres on their website's 40 man roster and on MiLB's player profile Campusano is listed as a DH not a catcher.
Does that suggest that the Padres have given up on Campusano as catcher?
If so (and not surprising), that opens the door widely for Valenzuela next season while adding some pressure to come up with ML catchers for 2026 this winter. Need two and a big risk relying on Valenzuela to be one just coming out to AA.
Add to that Campusano is out of minor league options in 2026 (so an issue even if they wanted him in AAA for emergency) and unless he makes the 26 man as the DH/1B I would expect some team to claim him off waivers for a look (he is cheap and controlled) since others may want to see the offensive upside.
Looks like he got the start at C yesterday. I wouldn't read too much into what he's listed as. I do think they should start to get him some more 1B/DH reps.
#3360 · June 19, 2025, 10:58 am
Quote from Jeremy Hill on June 19, 2025, 9:01 amQuote from fenn68 on June 19, 2025, 3:17 amQuote from fenn68 on June 17, 2025, 6:34 amQuote from WindsorUK on June 17, 2025, 5:46 amWho's catching at El Paso? And are there actually any prospects there? Or is it just full of AAAA guys?
I'm still waiting for Brandon Valenzuela to get a call to see if can improve upon what we have currently in SD.
And it would be cool to see Sanabria get a chance in SD next year.
Probably not even AAAA guys in EP ... pure AAA or less ... Duran and Roberts. I would expect Campusano regains the #1 C slot in AAA just for the long shot he can become serviceable insurance in case of jury to Diaz or Maldonado.
Expect Valenzuela to make his run during ST with a good shot of the ML roster to start the season. Probably premature to call up a AA catcher in the middle of a playoff run to "just see" how ready he is.
Also, would expect Sanabria to get a long ST look ... especially if they let Arraez go to FA. Best a DH but maybe 1B depending how they deploy Sheets (1B or LF or DH) and that may be dependent on how they address LF via trade / FA.
As it stands, Valenzuela and Sanabria are the only legit MiL prospects that can contend for a roster slot (position players) in 2026. Given the potential for a lot of open 26 man roster slots ... plus they are low cost long control ... it is up to them and "should" have an open path to the roster.
Sort of an update ... noticed that the Padres on their website's 40 man roster and on MiLB's player profile Campusano is listed as a DH not a catcher.
Does that suggest that the Padres have given up on Campusano as catcher?
If so (and not surprising), that opens the door widely for Valenzuela next season while adding some pressure to come up with ML catchers for 2026 this winter. Need two and a big risk relying on Valenzuela to be one just coming out to AA.
Add to that Campusano is out of minor league options in 2026 (so an issue even if they wanted him in AAA for emergency) and unless he makes the 26 man as the DH/1B I would expect some team to claim him off waivers for a look (he is cheap and controlled) since others may want to see the offensive upside.
Looks like he got the start at C yesterday. I wouldn't read too much into what he's listed as. I do think they should start to get him some more 1B/DH reps.
He needs to be playing C - 1B - DH - LF to generate some versatility (even if poor defensively) since calling card to the ML appears to be his bat based on his MiL history and even (before this year) his ML history.
Hate to put him in the same category but remember Schwarber was a poor defensive catcher but his bat got him ML work at LF - 1B - DH even if poor defensively in the field. If there is a chance ... try to develop it.
In 2026 Padres will need support in all those four line-up slots ... not much else in the system ... so like his potential or not they need to keep rolling Campusano out there.