JP Sears

The Padres signed LHP JP Sears to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Sears posted a 5.04 ERA over 135 2/3 innings between the Athletics and Padres last season. He should remain in a depth role for San Diego.

The San Diego recalled JP Sears from Triple-A El Paso to start Sunday's regular season finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

Sears, who has struggled in his four starts with the Padres since being acquired at the trade deadline, will get another opportunity on Sunday. In those starts, he has a 6.16 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP. In a corresponding move, Kyle Hart was optioned to Triple-A.

The Padres optioned LHP JP Sears to Triple-A El Paso.

Fantasy Impact

Sears struggled in a spot start on Friday. Bradgley Rodriguez was recalled as the corresponding move.

JP Sears allowed four earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out eight over 4.1 innings in Friday's loss to the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s outing, Sears now has a 5.12 ERA and 1.30 WHIP to go with an 8-11 record across 26 starts this season.

The Padres recalled LHP JP Sears from Triple-A El Paso.

Fantasy Impact

Sears was called up to make a spot start on Friday. He gave the rest of the starters an extra day of rest.