Padres announce Opening Day 30-man roster
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have finalized their Opening Day 30-man roster, Executive Vice President/General Manager A.J. Preller announced today.
The club has recalled outfielder Edward Olivares, optioned right-hander Michel Baez and catcher Luis Torrens to the alternate training site, and placed left-handed pitcher José Castillo, infielder Jorge Mateo and right-hander Trey Wingenter on the Injured List.
The Opening Day roster features 12 right-handed pitchers, four left-handers, two catchers, seven infielders and five outfielders. Seven players are making their first appearance on a Major League Opening Day roster, including David Bednar, Jake Cronenworth, Ty France, Trent Grisham, Javy Guerra, Josh Naylor and Edward Olivares. With today’s announcements, the Padres currently have 55 players in the club’s player pool and 37 on their 40-man roster.
Right-Handed Pitchers (12)
David Bednar
Zach Davies
Javy Guerra
Pierce Johnson
Dinelson Lamet
Chris Paddack
Emilio Pagán
Luis Perdomo
Cal Quantrill
Garrett Richards
Craig Stammen
Kirby Yates
Left-Handed Pitchers (4)
Tim Hill
Joey Lucchesi
Drew Pomeranz
Matt Strahm
Catchers (2)
Austin Hedges
Francisco Mejía
Infielders (7)
Jake Cronenworth
Ty France
Greg Garcia
Eric Hosmer
Manny Machado
Jurickson Profar
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Outfielders (5)
Trent Grisham
Wil Myers
Josh Naylor
Edward Olivares
Tommy Pham