Connor Joe isn’t projected for the Padres’ Opening Day roster, per team updates, and will start the season at Triple-A El Paso instead.

Fantasy Impact

Joe’s bid for a Padres roster spot falls short Monday, edged out by Yuli Gurriel and Brandon Lockridge, leveraging his remaining options to head to Triple-A El Paso. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his bat for a 2025 call-up to San Diego if he performs well in the minors early on.

The Padres and free agent Connor Joe have agreed to a contract.

Fantasy Impact

Joe posted a .228 average, with nine home runs, and 36 RBI in 123 games with the Pirates last season. The 32-year-old veteran will likely split time at first base and in the corner outfield spots for the Padres in 2025.

The Pirates have non-tendered Connor Joe.

Fantasy Impact

Joe will head to free agency after posting a .228 average, with nine home runs, and 36 RBI in 123 games. He should draw interest from teams in need of help at first base and the corner outfield spots.

Connor Joe is out of the starting lineup for the Pirates Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Joe will head to the bench for the series finale with the Reds. Rowdy Tellez will start at first base and bat fifth.

Connor Joe is in the starting lineup for the Pirates Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Joe will start at first base and bat seventh against the Reds. He is hitting .227, with nine home runs, and 36 RBI this season.