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Gavin Sheets hits solo home run, giving Padres lead over Mariners

1 HOUR AGO • FOX SPORTS

Nabs steal in win Sheets went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 2-0 win over the Mariners.

Impact Sheets helped manufacture the Padres' first run with a walk and a steal in the fourth inning before scoring on a Miguel Andujar double. This was Sheets' second multi-hit effort over his last four games, and he's added three walks in that span. He's now batting .240 with a .766 OPS, a career-high three steals, six home runs, 16 RBI, 16 runs scored and nine doubles over 132 plate appearances this season in a strong-side platoon role.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Swats go-ahead three-run homer Sheets went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Sheets played the part of hero Wednesday, drilling a go-ahead three-run blast off Brewers right-hander Abner Uribe in the ninth inning. The left-handed-hitting slugger tends to sit versus southpaws, having taken only nine at-bats against left-handed pitching so far, but he's been a reliable source of power for the Padres when he's in the lineup. Sheets is batting just .226 over 115 at-bats overall, but he does have six long balls, nine doubles and 16 RBI.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs second steal Sheets went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-5 win over the Giants.

Impact Sheets had gone 0-for-9 with a walk and three strikeouts over his previous five games. The 30-year-old ended the slump with his first multi-hit effort since April 15 against the Mariners. He's hitting .224 with a .708 OPS, four home runs, 12 RBI, 12 runs scored, nine doubles and two steals across 104 plate appearances. Sheets has seen the bulk of his playing time at first base this year, but Ty France's recent strong hitting could force more of a timeshare at that position. Sheets also competes with Miguel Andujar for playing time at designated hitter and in the corner outfield, so the former will need to get his bat right to avoid losing playing time.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Sheets will hit the bench for the series finale while the White Sox send southpaw Anthony Kay to the bump. Ty France will fill in for Sheets as the Friars' starter at first base.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Wednesday Sheets is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Right-hander Jameson Taillon is toeing the slab for the Cubs, marking just the second time this season that the left-handed-swinging Sheets is out of the lineup versus a righty. Manny Machado is getting a start at designated hitter, and Ty France will be at first base for the Padres in Wednesday's rubber match.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Monday Sheets slugged a solo home run in his only plate appearance during Monday's 9-7 win against the Cubs.

Impact Sheets began the game on the bench but entered in the seventh inning after Manny Machado was lifted as a precaution due to concern about an unspecified injury. Sheets made the most of his lone plate appearance, slugging a solo homer to right field in the bottom of the eighth frame. The long ball extended his modest hitting streak to four games, and Sheets has gone 4-for-11 with a pair of homers, three runs and six RBI during that span.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Produces key homer on birthday Sheets went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in a 10-8 win against Colorado on Thursday.

Impact On the day he turned 30 years old, Sheets began the game on the bench. However, we was called upon to pinch hit in the eighth inning and stayed in the contest after grounding out. Sheets got another chance to bat in the ninth frame and came through with a huge three-run blast that turned a one-run deficit into a two-run lead, which ultimately decided the outcome of the game. Through 79 plate appearances, Sheets is slashing .227/.266/.467 with three homers, nine doubles, nine runs, nine RBI and one stolen base while making starts at first base, in left field and at DH, primarily against right-handed pitchers.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against left-hander Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact After starting in each of the Padres' last six games, Sheets will hit the bench along with fellow left-handed hitter Jake Cronenworth while Colorado sends southpaw Kyle Freeland to the bump. Ty France will draw a start at first base in place of Sheets.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs first two homers of campaign Sheets went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Friday's 5-2 win over the Rockies.

Impact Sheets opened the scoring with a solo shot in the fifth inning and then walked it off with a three-run blast in the ninth. Those were his first two homers of the year after he hit a career-best 19 in the 2025 regular season. This was Sheets' second multi-hit effort in a row and his fourth in his last eight games. The 29-year-old is now batting .256 with a .785 OPS, six RBI, six runs scored, five doubles and a stolen base over 13 contests.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting second straight vs. lefty Sheets is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Sheets sat against Boston lefty Connelly Early on Saturday and will do so again Sunday versus southpaw Ranger Suarez. Sheets' only start against a lefty came on Opening Day. The 29-year-old has a .636 OPS through 21 plate appearances this year, though he's been more productive over his past three contests, going 5-for-10 with two doubles, a steal, two RBI and three runs.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4 • FOX SPORTS

Taking seat Friday Sheets is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Sheets starting Opening Day versus lefty Tarik Skubal, going hitless in three plate appearances before being removed for a pinch hitter. He will take a seat in this one as the Tigers send southpaw Framber Valdez to the bump. Ty France is getting the call at first base for San Diego.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup against southpaw Sheets will start at first base and bat sixth in Thursday's opener versus the Tigers.

Impact Padres manager Craig Stammen said prior to spring training that the left-handed-hitting Sheets would play a lot against left-handed pitching. San Diego added righties Nick Castellanos and Ty France to the roster after that declaration, but Stammen is sticking to his guns with Sheets on Opening Day even as the Tigers send ace southpaw Tarik Skubal to the hill. Sheets -- who had a .669 OPS against lefties in 2025 and a .557 OPS versus them in his career -- will likely need to get off to a good start against left-handers to avoid falling into a platoon role.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs third spring homer Sheets went 3-for-5 with a home run, two total RBI and two total runs in a 13-6 Cactus League win over the White Sox on Thursday.

Impact Sheets was a key contributor to a big offensive performance by San Diego, swatting a two-run homer in the first inning and coming around to score following a single in the fourth. He's swung the bat well this spring, slashing .270/.400/.568 with three long balls, eight RBI, six runs and an 8:4 BB:K. Manager Craig Stammen said in late January that Sheets would be the team's top option at first base to begin the campaign, and that still appears to be the case despite the mid-February signing of Nick Castellanos, who has been seeing plenty of first-base reps during exhibition play.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Getting shot as No. 1 first baseman Padres manager Craig Stammen said in late January that Sheets is the team's top option at first base, Annie Heilbrunn of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Sheets' first year in San Diego was mostly a success, as he put up a .746 OPS with 19 home runs, 71 RBI, 57 runs and two stolen bases over 545 plate appearances. The former White Sox slugger made most of his appearances in left field (64 games) and at DH (63 games), but he did get reps at first base in 13 contests and has logged time at the position in 101 games in his career. It sounds like Sheets is going to enter spring training with the inside edge to be San Diego's primary first baseman, though Stammen has also mentioned Jake Cronenworth, Will Wagner and Sung-Mun Song as options at the position, per 97.3 The Fan. Sheets showed last season that he can be a productive major-league hitter, and if he's able to hold down the first-base role and gain fantasy eligibility there to go along with his current outfield eligibility, he could be a useful fantasy asset this year.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gets $4.5 million from Padres Sheets and the Padres avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.5 million contract Thursday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sheets enjoyed a resurgence at the plate during his first year with the Padres, slashing .252/.317/.429 while setting new career-highs with 19 homers, 71 RBI and 57 runs scored across 545 regular-season plate appearances. He'll be rewarded with a $2.9 million raise from the club and figures to remain as San Diego's primary DH in 2026.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect at plate Monday Sheets went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 4-3 win over the Reds.

Impact Sheets reached base in every plate appearance Monday, marking the third time he's accomplished that feat this season. The left-handed slugger has been a key contributor for the Padres when given opportunities, hitting .315/.376/.587 over his past 30 games and carrying a .797 OPS across 127 contests on the year.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard Sunday Sheets went 2-for-5 with a solo home run during Sunday's 8-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact Sheets came into the contest hitless with five strikeouts in his last 11 at-bats, but he broke out of the brief skid with a pair of hits, including a home run. Since the start of August, Sheets is 23-for-67 (.343) with four homers and eight doubles. He is now one long ball away from hitting the 20-homer milestone for the first time in his career.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to lose playing time Sheets is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Sheets slashed .354/.415/.667 with three home runs, nine runs and eight RBI while starting in each of the Padres' last 14 games, but he nonetheless appears set to lose out on playing time during the final month of the season. Jackson Merrill's return from the injured list Monday is expected to close off Sheets' primary avenues to making starts, as the San Diego outfield is now back to full strength, and Luis Arraez and Ryan O'Hearn will likely continue to occupy the first base and designated hitter spots more often than not.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Monday's loss Sheets went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 9-6 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Sheets has hit well in limited action this month, batting .333 (11-for-33) with three homers and five doubles over 13 games in August. He's reclaimed a starting role in left field while Ramon Laureano shifts over to center to cover the absence of Jackson Merrill (ankle). Sheets is up to a .256/.319/.451 slash line with 18 homers, 59 RBI, 45 runs scored and two stolen bases across 116 contests, though he's likely to be back in a reserve role once the Padres' outfield is at full health.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Monday's loss Sheets went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 9-6 loss to the Mariners.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reclaims everyday role sans Merrill Sheets will start in left field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact With Jackson Merrill landing on the injured list Saturday due to the left ankle sprain he sustained Aug. 15, Sheets should be primed to handle an everyday role in the outfield until Merrill makes his return. Sheets had already started in each of the Padres' previous five games, going 4-for-16 with two home runs, one double, four RBI and three runs.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reclaims everyday role sans Merrill Sheets will start in left field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep twice in rare start Sheets went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and four total RBI in an 8-1 win against the Giants on Wednesday.

Impact After San Diego acquired Ramon Laureano and Ryan O'Hearn at the trade deadline, Sheets saw his playing time drop dramatically -- he got a second straight start Wednesday, but prior to that, the veteran slugger had been out of the starting lineup for six straight games. Sheets certainly made the most of the opportunity against San Francisco, clubbing a solo blast in the second inning and a three-run homer in the third to help the Padres cruise to a big win. Laureano and O'Hearn have fared quite well since joining San Diego, so it's hard to see Sheets moving back into an everyday role when the team is healthy. However, he could have at least a short-term path to regular at-bats while Jackson Merrill is sidelined with a bone bruise in his left ankle.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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