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Hart, Vásquez earn final spots in Padres' Opening Day rotation PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Padres more or less finalized their season-opening rotation as they broke camp on Monday, with lefty Kyle Hart and righ...

MARCH 25, 2025 • MLB.COM

Wins final rotation spot Hart will open the 2025 season as the fifth starter for the Padres, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Hart didn't perform well in his final start of the spring, surrendering six runs over 4.2 innings of work, but he did enough to win a rotation spot over Tyler Kolek. Kolek was optioned to Triple-A El Paso, meaning Randy Vasquez will take over the No. 4 spot and Hart will round out the rotation. He'll tentatively be scheduled to make his regular-season debut March 31 against the Guardians.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falters in audition for rotation Hart pitched 4.2 innings in a Cactus League game against Cleveland on Saturday, allowing six runs on five hits and no walks while striking out four batters.

Impact Hart was tagged by Carlos Santana for a two-run home run in the first inning and then served up another two-run shot to Brayan Rocchio in the fourth. The southpaw did manage to retire nine straight batters at one point between the two long balls, but this was nonetheless not a very promising performance. Hart is competing for one of two Opening Day rotation spots, with Randy Vasquez and Stephen Kolek the other pitchers in the equation. Among the three, Hart has been the least impressive this spring -- he has a 9.39 ERA and 1.57 WHIP to Vasquez's 3.38 ERA and 1.88 WHIP and Kolek's 2.19 ERA and 1.14 WHIP. However, it's worth noting that Hart also has only two Cactus League appearances under his belt, as he was set back early during the exhibition slate due to the flu.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spring training update: Cease finishes strong; Hart good enough; Machado homers; Padres split pair of games Dylan Cease pitches almost gets through six scoreless innings against Reds; Kyle Hart was better than his line sugested; Manny Machado heati...

MARCH 22, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres' Yu Darvish to start season on injured list with elbow inflammation

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will start the season on the injured list because of inflammation in his right elbow, according to manager Mike Shildt

MARCH 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Allows two runs in spring start Hart pitched three innings in a Cactus League contest against Arizona on Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three batters.

Impact Though this was Hart's second start this spring, it's the first one that officially counted, as his previous outing ended after two frames in a game that was ultimately called due to rain. The southpaw wasn't exactly sharp Sunday against the Diamondbacks, but he did allow the Padres a longer look at him by throwing 59 pitches. Hart averaged just 91.1 mph on his fastball, but that's in line with where his velocity has been throughout his professional career. Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union Tribune has speculated that San Diego may not have enough of an opportunity to evaluate Hart this spring to make him a part of the Opening Day rotation, though Acee remarked following the hurler's outing Sunday that Hart could still be a "viable candidate" if he's able to push up his pitch count adequately in his subsequent spring appearances. Even if Hart does ramp up enough during what's left of spring play, he's not guaranteed to earn a starting role, as the Padres are also considering Stephen Kolek and Randy Vasquez for their final rotation spot.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Padres notes: Kyle Hart makes himself a viable candidate for rotation Jackson Merrill was among the Padres players at th SDFC game on Saturday, and he came away with a thought similar to what many San Diegans b...

MARCH 16, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Losing ground in rotation battle? Hart's lack of game action so far this spring may lessen his chance of beginning the regular season as San Diego's fifth starter, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union Tribune reports.

Impact Hart has pitched in only one Cactus League game so far, and he got in just two innings (without allowing a run) before the contest was stopped due to rain. He then came down with the flu, which temporarily delayed his progression. The left-hander is scheduled to start Sunday against the Angels, and he could get in two more appearances after that, so it's not out of the question that Hart will be able to build up enough to win a job in the rotation. However, manager Mike Shildt recently acknowledged that the Padres haven't had much of a chance to evaluate Hart -- who hasn't pitched in the majors since 2020 and played last year in Korea -- for a rotation role, saying, "We're not as familiar with him, but we like what we've seen. Unfortunately for him, he had a little bit of illness that set him back in his progression, but he can be in a progression to take that role. Just haven't had as much time to evaluate him." If Hart ends up not being able to make the Opening Day rotation, Stephen Kolek and Randy Vasquez would be the leading candidates to begin the campaign as San Diego's fifth starter.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

With Matt Waldron out, fifth starter competition is down to three (and maybe two) Padres have been please by what they see from Kyle Hart, they just haven’t seen enough; Stephen Kolek, Randy Vasquez are leading candidates;...

MARCH 15, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres notes: Kyle Hart gets some work in, Yu Darvish pushed back on a rainy day Left-hander throws two scoreless innings before rain washes away the rest of the Padres-Brewers Cactus League game

MARCH 7, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres notes: Ethan Salas, Leo De Vries among first cuts; Kyle Hart ready for Cactus League debut Padres top prospects shift to minor league side of complex as first cuts leave 61 players in big-league spring training

MARCH 6, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres roster review: Kyle Hart Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Kyle Hart won the KBO’s top pitching award in 2024, but is looking to land...

MARCH 3, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Details of Kyle Hart's $1.5 million, 1-year contract with the San Diego Padres

Details of Kyle Hart’s $1.5 million, one-year contract with the San Diego Padres

FEBRUARY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns stateside in San Diego Hart signed Thursday with the Padres on a one-year contract that includes a club option for 2026.

Impact After reaching a four-year deal with Nick Pivetta on Wednesday, the Padres have further bolstered their rotation depth with the addition of Hart, a 32-year-old lefty whose lone MLB action came back in 2020, when he tossed 11 innings for the Red Sox. Hart was able to secure an MLB deal on the back of his standout performance this past season in the Korea Baseball Organization with the NC Dinos, as he took home the league's equivalent of the Cy Young Award while turning in a 2.69 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 182:38 K:BB in 157 innings. The lower caliber of competition in the KBO certainly helped Hart achieve his lofty results, but it's been increasingly common in recent years for American pitchers to find MLB success upon returning stateside from strong stints in Korea, with Erick Fedde and Merrill Kelly both standing out as notable examples. Hart will likely still have to impress in spring training to secure his spot in the San Diego rotation, with knuckleballer Matt Waldron likely representing Hart's top challenger for the No. 5 spot.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seeking return to MLB Hart is seeking a major-league contract this offseason following a successful season in the Korea Baseball Organization, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Hart, who turns 32 on Saturday, posted a 15.55 ERA in four appearances with the Red Sox in 2020 before bouncing around in the upper minors the next three seasons. He appeared to find something with the NC Dinos in 2024 in the KBO, though, holding a 2.69 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 182:38 K:BB over 157 innings covering 26 starts. The lefty is technically still under contract with the Dinos until Dec. 1 and they plan to make an effort to re-sign him, but Hart wants to explore interest from major-league clubs, too. Erick Fedde parlayed a successful one-year stint with the Dinos into a $15 million contract last offseason and then pitched well in 2024 in his return to the majors. Hart hopes to follow the same roadmap.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Seattle Hart signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Monday.

Impact Hart was let go by the Phillies in April, and he'll now head to Seattle where he'll likely serve as organizational depth. He last appeared in the big leagues during the 2020 season with Boston, when he struggled to a 15.55 ERA and 3.09 WHIP with a 13:10 K:BB across 11 innings.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted off 40-man Hart (hip) was outrighted to Triple-A on Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact With the Red Sox adding players to the 40-man roster as Rule 5 draft protection, Hart was a roster casualty. He ended the year on the shelf with a hip injury and will report to Triple-A if healthy.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ozuna hits 3 HRs in Braves' 10-3 rout of Red Sox

Marcell Ozuna hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career and had six RBIs to lead the Braves in a 10-3 rout of the Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Devers hits 3-run triple, Red Sox rally to beat Blue Jays

Rafael Devers hit a three-run triple to highlight Boston's six-run outburst in the sixth inning as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7

AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Kyle Hart Takes Mound For Red Sox Vs. Blue Jays Looking For First Win - NESN.com The Red Sox look to get back on track Tuesday against the Blue Jays. Kyle Hart takes the mound for Boston looking for career win No. 1.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • NESN.COM

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AUGUST 25, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Hart scheduled to start for Boston against Toronto

The Boston Red Sox visit the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Grichuk hits 3-run homer in 7th, Blue Jays beat Rays 6-4

Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning before later leaving with lower back tightness and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4

AUGUST 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Red Sox snap 9-game skid, Devers HR in 6-3 win over Phils

The Boston Red Sox ended their nine-game losing streak, with Rafael Devers homering and driving in three runs to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3

AUGUST 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Harper homers as Phillies score 7 in 6th to beat Boston 13-6

Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer during a seven-run sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies came from behind to crush Boston 13-6 on Tuesday night and send the Red Sox to thei...

AUGUST 19, 2020 • Associated Press

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