"The Padres' starting group has been passable, with Randy Vázquez stepping up to play a big role, helping the Friars start 20-13 this season."
"In 2025, the San Diego rotation was middling, with starters posting a 4.07 earned run average, ranking 16th out of 30 major league clubs."
"Musgrove hasn't yet made an appearance this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery late in 2024, and Pivetta is also on the IL with a flexor strain."
"Vázquez posted a 3.84 ERA in 2025, but his strikeout rate of 13.7% was one of the worst marks in baseball, raising sustainability concerns."
The Padres have struggled with rotation depth for years, and the 2026 season shows little promise. Randy Vázquez has emerged as a key player, contributing to a 20-13 start. In 2025, the rotation was average, with a 4.07 ERA. Key losses included Dylan Cease and Michael King, with King re-signed but Cease leaving for the Blue Jays. Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta are injured, leaving Vázquez and others to fill gaps. Vázquez's performance has been inconsistent, raising concerns about his sustainability as a reliable starter.
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