When speaking to reporters about how he feels, King noted that he's starting to feel much better. This is a promising sign for the Padres, as they're now heading into the second half of the season right before the trade deadline at the end of July.

The San Diego Padres scratched center fielder Jackson Merrill due to illness ahead of their series finale against the Washington Nationals on Friday. Bryce John

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King declares he’ll be back "well before" expected after his first full bullpen session since injury.

The San Diego Padres have a great bullpen, and at the front of that is Jason Adam, a right-hander who was named an All-Star this season and will join the National League squad out in Atlanta on Tuesday. However, things haven't always been too easy for the right-hander, who has dealt with multiple injuries throughout his career.

RHP Jhony Brito Injury: Right elbow UCL surgery IL date: March 27 (60-day IL, retroactive to March 24) Expected return: 2026 Status: Underwent UCL internal brace surgery as well as a flexor tendon repair operation in April. Will be out until at least the first half of the 2026 season. (Last updated: May 12)

Max Muncy is slated to come back from a bone bruise in his knee this season. But Muncy may not be the same player for some time, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

An injury cut short Michael Salina's 2025 season. The setback did not keep the former Webster Schroeder standout from getting the opportunity to take the next step in his career.

The Philadelphia Phillies (54-39) and the San Diego Padres (50-43) open a 3-game series Friday at Petco Park in San Diego. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Phillies vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Phillies on Saturday didn’t get the start they’re accustomed to from Zack Wheeler as the club fell to the Padres, 5-4.

BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres host the Philadelphia Phillies looking to continue a three-game home winning streak. San Diego has a 52-43 record overall and a 31-17 record in home games. The Padres have gone 22-35 in games when they have given up a home run.

If Teoscar Hernandez sits out a second straight game, Outman—who finished third in National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2023—could see action in right field. With Kiké Hernandez sidelined, the Dodgers will be forced to lean on alternative options to cover the outfield.