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Braves try to stop road skid, face the Padres

The Atlanta Braves hit the road against the San Diego Padres looking to end a three-game road slide

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves play in game 3 of series

The San Diego Padres bring a 2-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Atlanta Braves

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Lands on IL The Padres placed Waldron (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Waldron has yet to resume a throwing program since suffering a left oblique strain while warming up in the bullpen March 14. He'll require more than the minimum 15 days to heal from the injury, and with Yu Darvish (elbow) joining him on the shelf to begin the season, the Padres will have room in the rotation for both Kyle Hart and Randy Vasquez, who had been competing with Waldron for the No. 5 starter role.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eguy Rosario, Tyler Wade DFA'd as Padres set opening day roster Rookie Omar Cruz recalled to join bullpen; Yu Darvish, Sean Reynolds, Jhony Brito, Bryan Hoeing and Matt Waldron all on injured list to star...

MARCH 27, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Not yet throwing Waldron (oblique) has yet to resume throwing, per MLB.com.

Impact Waldron is dealing with a mild left oblique strain and is expected to begin the campaign on the injured list. He had been competing for the Padres' fifth-starter role this spring, though he struggled with an 8.68 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 7:7 K:BB over 9.1 Cactus League innings before getting hurt. With both Waldron and Yu Darvish (elbow) likely unavailable at the start of the season, Randy Vasquez, Stephen Kolek and Kyle Hart are battling to fill San Diego's two available rotation slots.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kolek, Hart, Vásquez vying for open spot in Padres' rotation PEORIA, Ariz. -- From four contenders down to three. The Padres remain optimistic that they caught Matt Waldron’s left oblique injury before...

MARCH 15, 2025 • MLB.COM

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 righty Matt Waldron suffers mild oblique strain and may miss the start of the season

San Diego Padres righty Matt Waldron suffered a mild oblique strain while warming up before entering a spring training game

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Spring training update: Waldron hurt, likely to miss start of season; Arraez stays sizzling in Padres' win over Rangers Matt Waldron suffered an oblique strain in bullpen while warming up to enter game

MARCH 15, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Waldron dealing with oblique strain, will be reevaluated Sat. PEORIA, Ariz. -- Padres right-hander Matt Waldron did not appear in Friday’s Cactus League game as originally scheduled, after he suffered a...

MARCH 15, 2025 • MLB.COM

Diagnosed with oblique strain Waldron suffered a mild left oblique strain while warming up in the bullpen Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Waldron's injury prevented him from pitching as scheduled against the Rangers. He'll be re-evaluated Saturday, at which point a return timeline may be established, but his availability for Opening Day is currently up in the air. The 28-year-old right-hander has had a tough time getting going this spring, surrendering 11 runs (nine earned) on nine hits and seven walks while striking out seven batters in 9.1 innings.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Possibly injured in bullpen Waldron didn't pitch as scheduled Friday due to a potential injury he suffered while warming up in the bullpen, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact After Waldron threw a few pitches in the bullpen preparing for what was supposed to be his fifth appearance of the spring, a trainer intervened to check on him. The 28-year-old righty then retreated into the Padres' clubhouse. It's unclear at the moment what he might be dealing with, though some more information is likely to come out following the game.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spring training update: Tirso Ornelas, Brandon Lockridge keep hitting; Padres tie, lose in split-squad games Nick Pivetta debuts strong; Matt Waldron roughed up for first time in three spring games

MARCH 4, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Strengthens bid for rotation spot Waldron pitched three scoreless innings in a Cactus League contest against the Athletics on Thursday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two batters.

Impact Waldron's second spring start went very smoothly, as he allowed only three baserunners (one on an error), and two of those were wiped out on double plays. The knuckleballer has yielded just one run through five innings over two starts this spring as he makes his case for the fifth spot in San Diego's Opening Day rotation. Waldron's competition for that role includes Kyle Hart, Stephen Kolek, Randy Vasquez and Jhony Brito.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Padres notes: Alpine's Trenton Brooks trying to get back to bigs; Matt Waldron takes next step Trenton Brooks had a brief stint with Giants in 2024; Fernando Tatis Jr. ready to start Friday after bout with flu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Spring training update: Matt Waldron shines again; Forrest Wall, Trenton Brooks homer in loss to A's Relievers Robert Suarez, Jeremiah Estrada are sharp in spring debuts; third-round pick Cobb Hightower gets a hit

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Allows one run in spring debut Waldron surrendered one run on two hits and no walks while striking out two batters over two innings in a Cactus League contest against Oakland on Saturday.

Impact Waldron is one of several pitchers competing for the final spot in San Diego's rotation, and he began his exhibition slate with a decent outing. After allowing a pair of hits and a run through three batters, the knuckleballer settled down to retire the final five batters he faced. Even if Waldron does land San Diego's fifth-starter role, he isn't a particularly intriguing fantasy option given his modest strikeout rate and 4.91 ERA over 146.2 frames last year.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Padres notes: Matt Waldron commits to knuckleball; Eguy Rosario on the move; Arraez comes out swinging Rosario can be useful at multiple spots for the Padres, or he might end up playing left field more than second or third base

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Intends to lean more on knuckleball Waldron said Wednesday that he is planning to throw his knuckleball more frequently during the upcoming season, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The knuckler was Waldron's most-used pitch last year, as he threw it 38.2 percent of the time, per Statcast. The right-hander registered a 27.5 percent whiff rate on the offering, and opponents had a .227 xBA against it, rendering it a relatively effective pitch, especially in comparison to his four-seamer (19.1 percent usage rate, 22.4 percent whiff rate, .247 xBA) and his sinker (14.3 percent usage rate, 6.7 percent whiff rate, .316 xBA). Waldron is battling for a spot at the back of San Diego's rotation, so how he -- and his knuckleball -- perform during Cactus League play could go a long way toward determining what his role will be at the start of the season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Padres roster review: Matt Waldron Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Matt Waldron’s knuckleball carried him to success throughout the summer, b...

JANUARY 10, 2025 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Recalled from Triple-A Waldron was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

Impact Waldron will serve as fresh arm capable of logging multiple innings of relief Sunday following starter Martin Perez. Waldron, who is known best for his knuckleball, logged a 4.79 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 130 strikeouts in 142.2 innings through 26 MLB starts this year.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Padres minors: Matt Waldron back on El Paso's mound; Tyson Neighbors settling in with Storm Padres knuckleballer makes first start with Triple-A El Paso following demotion

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres News: Matt Waldron Demoted In Surprising Move Padres Option Most Utilized Starter to Minor Leagues in Surprising Move.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Padres News: Matt Waldron Demoted In Surprising Move Padres Option Most Utilized Starter to Minor Leagues in Surprising Move.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Padres option knuckleballer Matt Waldron to Triple-A, recall Logan Gillaspie

The San Diego Padres optioned knuckleballer Matt Waldron to Triple-A El Paso and recalled right-hander Logan Gillaspie

AUGUST 23, 2024 • Associated Press

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Braves try to stop road skid, face the Padres

San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves play in game 3 of series

Padres righty Matt Waldron suffers mild oblique strain and may miss the start of the season

Padres option knuckleballer Matt Waldron to Triple-A, recall Logan Gillaspie