San Diego Padres

Jackson Merrill went 2-for-3 with a home run in the Padres 9-4 loss on Friday against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: Merrill launched a two-run long ball in the sixth inning off Shane McClanahan. It was his 22nd home run on the season.

Casey Mize allowed seven runs (two earned) on six hits over five innings with one strikeout and one walk in a loss on Friday against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: Tampa Bay scored seven runs with Mize on the mound, but only two of them were earned. The start went downhill for him following two scoreless frames. He is scheduled to face the Reds next.

Joe Musgrove threw 60 pitches over five innings for Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: Musgrove allowed one run in the outing. His next start could be back in the majors.

Yu Darvish has progressed to throwing bullpen sessions.

Fantasy Impact: Darvish is working his way back from last year’s elbow surgery. He should be good to go by spring training.

Bradgley Rodriguez pitched a two-inning save on Wednesday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: With Mason Miller unavailable, Rodriguez recorded the final six outs to earn his second save on the season.

Randy Vasquez allowed one hit over five scoreless innings with two strikeouts and two walks in a win on Wednesday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: Vasquez was pulled after just 68 pitches. He'll look to continue his recent strong stretch against the Reds next time out.

Nick Pivetta threw 47 pitches over three innings for High-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Pivetta allowed three runs on four hits with four strikeouts and one walk. He'll figure to make at least a couple more rehab starts.

Michael King allowed five hits over seven scoreless innings with seven strikeouts and two walks in a no-decision on Tuesday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: It was a pitchers duel between King and Paul Skenes in a game that was a scoreless tie till the ninth inning. King will take a 3.23 ERA into his next start against the Reds.

Robbie Ray allowed two runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings with five strikeouts and two walks in a no-decision on Monday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: Ray had thrown five scoreless frames before allowing two runs in the sixth inning. He is scheduled to face the Rays next.

The Padres transferred RHP Lucas Giolito to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Giolito is likely out for the season. The move opens a spot on the 40-man roster for San Diego.

The Padres optioned INF Sung-Mun Song to Triple-A El Paso.

Fantasy Impact: Song will return to Triple-A. Dustin Harris had his contract selected as the corresponding move.

The Padres selected the contract of OF Dustin Harris from Triple-A El Paso.

Fantasy Impact: Harris will join the Padres in a depth role off the bench.

Fernando Tatis Jr. went 4-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in the Padres 8-1 win over the Twins on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Tatis hit two home runs to go along with a pair of singles. He is now up to 17 home runs on the season after a very slow start.

Walker Buehler allowed one run on four hits over six innings with four strikeouts in a win on Sunday against the Twins.

Fantasy Impact: The lone damage against Buehler came via a solo home run. He'll look to continue the momentum against the Rays.

Mason Miller threw a clean inning in a save on Saturday against the Twins.

Fantasy Impact: Miller needed just 10 pitches for his 32nd save of the season. It was his fourth save in August so far.

Ty France hit a home run and drove in three runs in the Padres 6-2 win over the Twins on Friday.

Fantasy Impact: France got the scoring going early with a two-run blast in the first inning. He later added a sacrifice fly. He is slashing .293/.353/.521 with 18 home runs on the season now.

Xander Bogaerts left Wednesday's game early with an apparent hamstring injury. (Source: AJ Cassavell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bogaerts will be further evaluated. He is day-to-day for now.

Manny Machado went 3-for-4 with a home run in the Padres 5-2 win over the Mets on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Machado gave San Diego an insurance run with a solo blast in the ninth inning. It was his fourth multi-hit game so far in August.

Jason Adam played catch up to around 90 feet on Monday. (Source: AJ Cassavell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: “Felt clean, I felt no pain, so really good," Adam said. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

Luis Rengifo went 2-for-4 with a home run in the Padres 5-0 win over the Guardians on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Rengifo opened the scoring with a solo home run in the second inning. He is now slashing .323/.411/.473 in 27 games for the Padres.