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Returns to bench Nola will sit Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact The Padres have been remarkably consistent in how they've deployed their catchers in recent weeks. Nola and Jorge Alfaro have alternated turns behind the plate for 20 consecutive games. Alfaro starts Tuesday, but Nola should return to the lineup Wednesday if the pattern holds.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Sunday off Nola will not start Sunday's game against Colorado.

Impact Nola and Jorge Alfaro have now alternated starts behind the plate for 18 straight games. Alfaro gets the nod Sunday, but Nola should start Monday at Wrigley Field if the pattern continues.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove (1.50) takes ERA lead, Padres beat Rockies 9-0

Joe Musgrove took over the major league earned run average lead and remained unbeaten in 11 starts, striking out eight over six innings to lead the San Diego Padres over the Colora...

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Wednesday Nola is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Nola and Jorge Alfaro have alternated starts over the past 13 games, and that trend will continue Wednesday after Nola went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run and a strikeout during Tuesday's contest.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Nola is not in the lineup Monday against the Mets, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Neither Nola nor Jorge Alfaro seem to have a true starting role behind the plate in San Diego at the moment. Neither catcher has started back-to-back games since Nola did so May 24-25. Given that he's hitting just .214/.289/.267 on the year, it's unlikely Nola substantially increases his playing time any time soon.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Nola isn't starting Saturday against the Brewers.

Impact Nola has alternated starts behind the dish over the last week, and he'll take a seat after going 0-for-3 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts in Friday's win over Milwaukee. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat fifth.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Nola is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Nola and Jorge Alfaro have alternated starts behind the plate over the past seven games, and that trend will continue Wednesday after Nola went 1-for-3 with a walk Wednesday against the Cardinals.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Nola will be on the bench Tuesday against St. Louis.

Impact Nola has struggled to a .223/.288/.281 line at the plate this season, but he remains the Padres' primary catcher, starting 28 of the team's 49 games behind the plate. Jorge Alfaro, who starts Tuesday, has hit a comparatively strong .257/.288/.378.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gorman's 2-run homer, 3 hits lift Cardinals over Padres 6-3

Fast-starting Nolan Gorman hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, rookie Andre Pallante got his first big league win in his 17th appearance and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego P...

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Sunday Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Nola will take a seat for the day game following the night game after he started at catcher and went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 4-2 loss. With Nola on the bench, Jorge Alfaro will catch for starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore in the series finale.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hayes' 3-run HR in 9th lifts Pirates to 4-2 win over Padres

Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a three-run homer off closer Taylor Rogers with one out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 4-2

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of lineup Nola will sit Friday against the Pirates.

Impact Nola has disappointed at the plate this season, hitting .212/.285/.274 in 33 games. Jorge Alfaro will take over behind the plate Friday.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tellez, Brewers beat Darvish, Padres 2-1 to take 2 of 3

Rowdy Tellez doubled off Yu Darvish to bring in the tying run in the seventh inning and Tyrone Taylor followed with a sacrifice fly for the Milwaukee Brewers, who beat the San Dieg...

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Monday Nola isn't starting Monday against the Brewers.

Impact Nola started in the last two games and went 2-for-7 with a double, a run, two walks and two strikeouts. Jorge Alfaro will take over behind the dish and bat ninth Monday.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove sharp, Machado homers as Padres top Giants 2-1

Joe Musgrove pitched seven scoreless innings of four-hit ball to remain unbeaten, Manny Machado homered and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to bench Nola isn't starting Friday against the Giants.

Impact Nola went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in Thursday's win over the Phillies, and he'll take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Nola isn't starting Wednesday against the Phillies, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Nola started in the last two games and went 1-for-6 with two RBI. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the dish and bat eighth Wednesday.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kim's tie-breaking double helps Padres beat Braves 7-3 in 11

Ha-Seong Kim had a run-scoring double to give San Diego the lead in a four-run 11th inning and the Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Saturday's lineup Nola isn't starting Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact Nola went 1-for-4 with a double, a run and a walk in Friday's series opener, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the dish and bat ninth.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Wednesday Nola isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Nola started in the last three games and went 3-for-11 with an RBI and three strikeouts. Jorge Alfaro will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Machado, Padres beat Cubs 5-4 in Clevinger's return

Manny Machado hit a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 hours after finding out manager Bob Melvin will have prostate surgery

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Nola isn't starting Saturday against the Marlins.

Impact Nola started in the last two games and went 0-for-7 with a walk and three strikeouts. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the dish and bat seventh.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rests for second game of twin bill Nola is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Guardians.

Impact Jorge Alfaro will handle the catching duties for the nightcap after Nola worked behind the plate for all nine innings in the Padres' 5-4 win in Game 1. Nola went 1-for-4 with his second double of the season and collected his ninth RBI.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clevinger makes emotional return, Padres, Guardians split

Mike Clevinger had an impressive first start since undergoing elbow surgery in 2020, and Manny Machado hit a two-run homer to lead the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 win over the Clevel...

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Saturday's lineup Nola will sit Saturday against Pittsburgh.

Impact Nola sits for the second time in three games. He's yet to get going at the plate this season, hitting .200/.282/.267. Jorge Alfaro will get the start behind the dish.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE