Matt Waldron

The Padres placed RHP Matt Waldron on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Waldron is continuing to work his way back from glute surgery to address an infection. He does not have a clear timetable to return.

Padres right-hander Matt Waldron likely won't be ready for Opening Day after undergoing hemorrhoid surgery in late February.

Fantasy Impact

Waldron has resumed throwing, and new manager Craig Stammen noted that he expects the right-hander to appear in at least one or two spring games. However, he will not likely be ready to crack the Opening Day roster, although a return sometime in April should be well within reach.

Matt Waldron resumed playing catch on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Waldron underwent hemorrhoid surgery in late February and is considered week-to-week. He had been competing for a spot in the San Diego Padres rotation, but has just begun playing catch, putting him slightly behind the other candidates. It remains unclear if he will be ready for the start of the regular season.

Waldron (lower body) allowed no runs across two innings during his initial spring game. He made one appearance for San Diego in 2025 and compiled a 6.67 ERA over 18 outings at Triple-A El Paso last season.

Fantasy Impact

Hemorrhoid surgery has sidelined Waldron. Manager Craig Stammen said Tuesday that Waldron is week-to-week. He had been competing for a rotation spot with the Padres.

The Padres optioned Matt Waldron to Triple-A El Paso.

Fantasy Impact

Waldron heads back to Triple-A after struggling in his season debut on Monday. He'll likely be called back up at some point later in the summer.