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Matt Waldron, Padres get a grip, come back to beat Braves ATLANTA - Matt Waldron kept a game from getting away from him, and then he got a rare lead. Then Pad...

MAY 18, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Matt Waldron strikes out 10 as Padres silence Braves' bats in 3-1 win

Matt Waldron struck out a career-high 10 and the San Diego Padres bounced back after being swept in their last series with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves

MAY 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Matt Waldron, Padres feel their way through the ups and downs of the knuckleball As the only knuckleballer in the major leagues, the Padres' right-hander is the ultimate changeup

MAY 17, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres Daily: Bullpen might need help sooner than later; record crowd about more than Dodgers; Waldron's bounceback Team at least starting to talk about options to fortify bullpen; Matt Waldron shows he can still hold down rotation spot

MAY 12, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Diamondbacks avoid sweep by battering Matt Waldron, Padres It has been fairly straightforward for the Padres. Pitch well at the start, generally they win. Get ...

MAY 6, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Padres Daily: Unpredictable excellence; stingy Coors Field; quick and easy Umpire Bill Miller, Rockies on receiving end of Matt Waldron's wacky pitches; Padres relievers continue to mow 'em down quickly; rare homer...

APRIL 25, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

As Padres continue enigmatic play, Matt Waldron turns in his most impressive start “I’ll tell you, it still is hard (to throw a knuckleball),” Waldron said after matching a career high with six innings of work in a 5-2 win.

APRIL 25, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Knuckleball in tow, Waldron solves Coors riddle with six strong innings DENVER -- The Coors Field conundrum is one that has baffled pitchers since the day the venue opened nearly three decades ago. How to effecti...

APRIL 25, 2024 • MLB.COM

Padres, Matt Waldron turn in strong starts to beat Rockies Four-run first inning propels Padres, who get six innings from Waldron; Robert Suarez moves into tie for MLB lead with his ninth save

APRIL 25, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Angling toward rotation spot Waldron appears to have an inside track for a spot in the Padres' Opening Day rotation, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact While reaching the big leagues for the first time last season as a 26-year-old, Waldron made six starts for San Diego and posted so-so ratios (4.35 ERA, 4.42 xERA, 1.23 WHIP, 11.0 K-BB%) over his 41.1 total innings with the big club. The Padres lost Blake Snell, Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha to free agency this winter, but after bringing in three rotation candidates in Michael King, Randy Vasquez and Jhony Brito from the Yankees in the deal that sent outfielder Juan Soto to The Bronx, Waldron still appeared to enter spring training on the outside looking in for a starting role. However, Waldron seems to have solidified his case for a rotation spot with an outstanding showing thus far in Cactus League play, as he's struck out 12 over 15.1 innings while allowing just two earned runs on 13 hits and no walks. While it may be enough for Waldron to break camp with the club, the right-hander still looks to be more of a name to keep an eye on in NL-only leagues rather than mixed leagues at this juncture, given his lack of pedigree and poor numbers at Triple-A El Paso in 2023 (7.31 ERA, 1.61 WHIP in 92.1 innings).

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Waldron, Padres getting a grip on just how to use his knuckleball Right-hander's repertoire includes fastball, sinker, slider cutter — and one neutralizing knuckler

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Spring training update: Matt Waldron efficient, Cal Mitchell drives in run; Dodgers beat Padres Padres score one run for second consecutive day; rotation hopefuls Jhony Brito and Matt Waldron work two innings apiece

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres Daily: Still believing, still fighting Padres stave off elimination, know their chances are long; Matt Waldron finishes strong; Brett Sullivan fills in capably

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Quality start in no-decision Waldron allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings in a no-decision versus the Giants on Wednesday.

Impact Waldron's six innings were a season high in the majors for the 27-year-old righty in what was likely his last outing of the year. He allowed two or fewer runs in five of his eight appearances (six starts). Waldron is at a 4.35 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB through 41.1 innings in the majors after posting a 7.31 ERA in 92.1 minor-league innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: 'Superstar' Manny Machado not ready for 2023 to be over; reasoning for no Josh Hader; Matt Waldron's evolution Machado reaches impressive, recently rare milestone; Hader has worked a lot, battling illness; Padres suddenly winning close games

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Strikes out nine in no-decision Waldron allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out nine over 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Cardinals on Friday.

Impact Waldron was strong, but didn't get enough run support to pick up the win. His lone mistake was a solo home run by Masyn Winn in the sixth inning. Waldron now has a 4.58 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB through 35.1 innings across seven appearances (five starts). The right-hander is lined up for a road outing in San Francisco next week, which would likely be his last of the season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first career win Waldron (1-3) earned the win Saturday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk over 5.1 innings against the Athletics while striking out five.

Impact Waldron allowed at least one man to reach base in all six innings in which he appeared but was mostly able to pitch his way out of trouble and keep the Padres in the game. The rookie right-hander matched his season high with five strikeouts in the contest en route to recording his first career win. He has, however, allowed at least one home run in all six of his starts this season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knuckleballer does something not seen in MLB since 2018 OAKLAND -- It’s 2023, and the knuckleball still plays. Matt Waldron and the Padres beat the A’s, 5-2, on Saturday afternoon at the Oakland C...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Draws another start Saturday Waldron is slated to start Saturday's game against the Athletics in Oakland.

Impact Waldron will make a second straight turn through the San Diego rotation after tossing five innings and allowing four runs in a losing effort in his most recent outing Sunday against the Astros. With Rich Hill having been demoted to the bullpen and placed on waivers and with both Yu Darvish (elbow) and Joe Musgrove (shoulder) looking unlikely to pitch again in 2023, Waldron should have a fair amount of job security in the rotation regardless of how he performs.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yields four runs in loss Waldron (0-3) allowed four runs on four hits and two walks over five innings Sunday, striking out one batter and taking a loss against the Astros.

Impact Waldron turned in a couple of scoreless frames before coughing up three runs in the third inning. It was tied for his longest MLB outing but also raised his ERA to 5.55 through 24.1 innings on the year. He entered the rotation for Rich Hill, who would later allow two unearned runs in three innings of relief Sunday. It's unclear if Waldron will get another look in the rotation or be moved back to a bulk reliever role.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining rotation Sunday Waldron is listed as the Padres' probable starting pitcher for Sunday's game in Houston.

Impact At least for one turn through the rotation, the Padres will turn to Waldron to replace Rich Hill, who could be moved to the bullpen after delivering a 10.71 ERA and 1.97 WHIP across 19.1 innings over his first six outings since joining San Diego at the trade deadline. Since being called up from Triple-A El Paso on Aug. 28, Waldron has made two extended relief appearances, working five innings on Aug. 31 and 4.2 innings this past Monday. He stretched out to 88 pitches in his most recent outing, so Waldron should be able to provide the Padres with plenty of length as he moves into the rotation Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses 88 pitches in relief Monday Waldron entered in the second inning of Monday's loss against Philadelphia and allowed three runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out three batters over 4.2 frames while...

Impact Rich Hill started for San Diego and was lit up for six runs over 1.1 frames. Waldron took over with one out in the second and ended up pitching through the end of the sixth inning. The right-hander wasn't dominant but did keep the contest from becoming a blowout after the Phillies' fast start. Waldron has worked twice in long relief since being recalled from the minors Aug. 28, totaling 9.2 frames and yielding four runs along with a 7:1 K:BB. Per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, Waldron could be a consideration to replace the struggling veteran Hill in the rotation, though that's merely speculation at this point.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Friars The Padres recalled Waldron from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Impact The 26-year-old right-hander will join the 26-man active roster as a replacement for Yu Darvish (elbow), who was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday. Darvish had been lined up to make his next turn through the rotation in Wednesday's game in St. Louis, so Waldron could be an option to make a spot start that day or serve as a bulk reliever if he's not needed out of the bullpen Monday or Tuesday. Waldron has previously made two starts with San Diego, covering 9.2 innings between them while allowing seven earned runs on nine hits and four walks.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Waldron was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

Impact Waldron started the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks, yielding five runs over five innings of work in a spot start for the Padres. The 26-year-old returns to El Paso, where he's posted a 7.28 ERA in 2023.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with loss in matinee Waldron (0-2) took the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks, giving up five runs on five hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out...

Impact Making his second career start in the majors, Waldron had trouble putting Arizona batters away when it mattered and got tagged for runs in the first, third and fifth innings, with the big blow being a two-run shot from Tommy Pham in the right-hander's final frame. Waldron's usage of a knuckleball makes him a bit of a novelty in the modern game and he has yet to allow a hit on the pitch, but through his first 9.2 big-league innings he's surrendered a .923 SLG on his mediocre low-90s fastball.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Matt Waldron strikes out 10 as Padres silence Braves' bats in 3-1 win