LUIS CAMPUSANO NEWS

Begins catching pitches Campusano began catching pitches Friday for the first time since he went on the injured list, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact It's a significant step forward for Campusano, who has been on the shelf since mid-April because of a left thumb sprain. He was cleared to start swinging a bat earlier this week and seems to be tracking toward a return to the Padres sometime in mid-May. Austin Nola and Brett Sullivan are currently serving as the catching tandem for San Diego.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet playing catch Campusano's injured left thumb is still in a soft cast, and it isn't known when the backstop will resume playing catch, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Campusano landed on the 10-day injured list April 17 as a result of spraining his thumb while catching a bullpen session. Though X-rays came back negative, the Padres are being cautious and waiting until the thumb is close to 100 percent before allowing Campusano to resume catching, according to manager Bob Melvin. Campusano is eligible to come off the IL on April 27, but it appears unlikely that he'll be ready to return by then.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IL due to thumb sprain Campusano was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb sprain by the Padres on Tuesday.

Impact Campusano jammed his thumb while catching a bullpen session, and the swelling hasn't reduced enough to play at this point. Brett Sullivan will remain the backup catcher while Brandon Dixon is recalled from El Paso to take Campusano's place on the roster.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: About time for offense to wake up; Yu's split; Honeywell talks Sullivan, Sullivan talks Tatis Padres have problems that can be fixed, primarily their slumbering lumber; still trying to stop the run; Brett Sullivan has huge fan in club...

APRIL 17, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Luis Campusano hurt, but avoids IL; Padres add catcher, reliever in advance of series finale Luis Campusano to miss at least a few days with thumb injury; Yu Darvish goes against Wade Miley on Sunday afternoon

APRIL 16, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Nursing jammed thumb Campusano had X-rays on his jammed thumb come back negative Sunday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old apparently suffered the injury a couple days ago while catching a bullpen session, and he's dealing with some significant swelling. It's unclear if Campusano will require a trip to the injured list, but Brett Sullivan has joined the club to potentially serve as catching depth.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slams first homer Campusano went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday in a loss to Milwaukee.

Impact The Padres fell behind early and never came close to catching up, but Campusano provided a small spark with his solo homer to left field in the fifth inning. The long ball was the first of the season for the 24-year-old, who is working in a backup role behind Austin Nola. Campusano is slashing .227/.429/.656 through 22 plate appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Thursday Campusano is not in the lineup Thursday against the Brewers.

Impact Campusano has out-hit Austin Nola in the early going and should be able to carve out more playing time if that continues, but Nola is starting at catcher and batting ninth for the Padres in this one.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres notes: Luis Campusano seems in line for more time; Matt Williams could return for homestand Balance of playing time could shift for catchers, as Luis Campusano steps up behind plate and Austin Nola struggles at plate

APRIL 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Collects three hits Tuesday Campusano went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs in Tuesday's 4-2 win against the Mets.

Impact Campusano came into the contest having gone 1-for-11 on the campaign, and the first three-hit game of his career boosted his season average all the way up to .267. The trio of base knocks didn't come cheaply, as all three left Campusano's bat at least 98.5 mph, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Austin Nola has been the clear No. 1 option behind the plate for San Diego this season with eight starts through the team's first 12 games, and he's back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale. However, Nola is slashing a meager .115/.207/.115 thus far in 2023, so Campusano could start to see more opportunities if the former's offense doesn't pick up.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Weathers changes; Campusano's improvement; Bucking around again Throwing a certain pitch in big moment just part of the growth Ryan Weathers continued to exhibit Tuesday; Buck Showalter tries head games w...

APRIL 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres pregame: Brandon Dixon starting in right, Luis Campusano behind plate Brandon Dixon will be the fourth right fielder used by the Padres so far this season; Ryan Weathers will start against the Mets' David Peter...

APRIL 11, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Flashing power this spring Campusano leads San Diego with three home runs in Cactus League play, and he's slashing .231/.333/.654 with a 4:6 BB:K over 31 plate appearances.

Impact Campusano has only two homers through his first 85 big-league at-bats, but he went deep 14 times in 319 bats in Triple-A last season after hitting 15 long balls each of the previous two full minor-league seasons. Austin Nola (nose) projects to be the Padres' primary catcher to begin the campaign, but Campusano should be his backup and could push for more playing time if he swings the bat well.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

On track to play Wednesday Campusano (hamstring) is scheduled to return to the Padres' Cactus League lineup Wednesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Campusano hasn't played in several days because of a hamstring injury, but it sounds like he's almost ready to go. The 24-year-old is competing with Austin Nola for playing time at catcher for San Diego this season. Campusano has hit very well in the minors but has yet to see that production carry over during his brief time in the majors.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Campusano works to become entrenched in Padres' catching conversation Young catcher spent the offseason in San Diego as he works to emulate the relationships Austin Nola has built with Padres' pitchers

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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OCTOBER 7, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Manny Machado hits 31st homer, Padres beat Rockies, 13-6

Manny Machado and Brandon Drury hit back-to-back home runs in a five-run eighth inning, Wil Myers also went deep, and the San Diego Padres beat Colorado 13-6 in the Rockies’ final...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Padres Daily: Snell's goals; Nola's healthy contribution; Soto's walks, defense; Campusano again; more zeroes Blake Snell believes he's better now than he's ever been, including his Cy Young year; Juan Soto walks to another milestone

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Belts first homer Campusano went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 2-0 win against the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Impact Campusano made the most of a rare start behind the plate, swatting a solo homer off Zac Gallen in the fourth inning for one of two Padres runs in the contest. The long ball was his first this season and his second over 23 career games. Campusano has shown good pop in the minors, but he's clearly behind Austin Nola and Jorge Alfaro on San Diego's catcher depth chart for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Cronenworth exemplifies refocused Padres; Musgrove battles; Campusano catches on; fast Hader Padres continue to hit, play aggressively; Luis Campusano works well with Joe Musgrove again; Jose Azocar does right

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Musgrove goes 6, Campusano homers, Padres blank D-backs 2-0

Luis Campusano hit his first homer of the season, Joe Musgrove won for the second time in three months and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Padres pregame: Campusano catching Musgrove as Friars seek sweep Austin Nola has been behind plate for each of Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove's starts but Luis Campusano gets the nod Wednesday against th...

AUGUST 31, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres pregame: Campusano at catcher as Friars seek Royal sweep Padres rookie catcher Luis Campusano starting behind the plate for the first time this year

AUGUST 28, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Minors: Two Padres prospects in updated top-100; Mission's Dixon drives in nine via cycle Rounding up the action at the Padres’ minor league affiliates

AUGUST 18, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM