Padres Playoff Push
San Diego Padres continue their late-season playoff push while activating reliever Jason Adam.
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Jason Adam’s return comes despite a poor Triple-A rehab assignment: over two appearances for El Paso, he recorded only one out while allowing nine runs on seven hits and two walks.
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Manager Craig Stammen said Adam’s rehab results should be viewed cautiously because El Paso plays in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, adding that the reliever felt “really good physically.”
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Adam said he felt “100% ready” and believed he could pitch immediately, after throwing a live batting-practice session before joining the Padres in Los Angeles.
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The Padres still had to make an additional 40-man-roster transaction to complete Adam’s activation; that move had not yet been announced.
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With the regular season entering its final week, the Padres’ potential Wild Card Series starting rotation remained an unresolved question, with two series still to play before the postseason.
The San Diego Padres are chasing the National League's top wild-card spot after winning 13 of 14 games before a shutout loss to Los Angeles. The team could clinch a postseason berth during their series at Dodger Stadium, depending on their results and Arizona's games against Colorado. Island Packet reported that the Padres advanced to the brink of a third consecutive playoff appearance with a 5-1 road victory over the Dodgers, with Manny Machado homering and driving in three runs.
San Diego's late-season surge has been powered by Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, Jake Cronenworth, Ty France, rookie catcher Ethan Salas, and strong pitching. The Padres are also welcoming back 2025 All-Star reliever Jason Adam from the 60-day injured list, while optioning Griffin Canning to Triple-A.
Adam Returns Despite Rocky Rehab Numbers
Jason Adam's return from injury raises questions after a poor Triple-A rehab stint. Over two appearances for El Paso, he recorded only one out while allowing nine runs on seven hits and two walks. Manager Craig Stammen urged caution interpreting these results, noting El Paso plays in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League where offense thrives.
Despite the struggles, Adam said he felt "100% ready" and believed he could pitch immediately after throwing a live batting-practice session before joining the team in Los Angeles. Stammen added that Adam felt "really good physically," suggesting the rehab numbers don't fully reflect his readiness.
Dodgers' West Title Sets Playoff Seeding Stakes
The Los Angeles Dodgers have already clinched the National League West, but they're playing well as returning players rejoin the roster. The rival Dodgers series is crucial for National League playoff seeding as both teams fight for positioning heading into October.
Postseason Rotation Remains Unsettled Heading Into Final Week
With the regular season entering its final week, the Padres still haven't locked down their Wild Card Series starting rotation. San Diego has two series remaining before the postseason begins, leaving multiple questions about pitching matchups unresolved for October.
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