Padres News: Fans React to Massive Roster Changes

San Diego moved the needle with their roster updates Tuesday.

The Padres made four key roster moves ahead of their win against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday.

Catcher Luis Campusano, who suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb in April, was activated off of the 60-day-IL. Campusano was expected to be the Padres' starting catcher and share time with Gary Sanchez.

As a result, catcher Austin Nola was optioned to El Paso after batting just .146 in the 2023 season. Brandon Dixon was also sent down to Triple-A.

Some fans celebrated the decision to demote Nola.

Walking into petco knowing Austin Nola is not in the building pic.twitter.com/JbNBF2MgDp

— John Krajcar (@OGbobbyjohnston) July 18, 2023

Outfielder Taylor Kohlwey and infielder Alfonso Rivas were brought up from Triple-A El Paso. Kohlwey was hitting .261 and had 9 home runs and could make his Major League debut. Rivas has seen time in July, going 2-for-7 with a .804 OPS.

Several fans thought that there were other Triple-A candidates worthy of a promotion before Kohlewey, like veteran Ben Gamel.

Kohlwey before Mercado and Gamel is interesting

— Michael James (@mikemaj) July 18, 2023

Too little, too late! Ben Gamel > Taylor Kohlwey

— The SD Padres Fan (@TheSDPadresFan) July 18, 2023

Infielder Rougned Odor was designated for assignment after hitting .210 and 4 home runs. Some fans were sad to see the 10-year pro leave.

Too little, too late! Ben Gamel > Taylor Kohlwey

— The SD Padres Fan (@TheSDPadresFan) July 18, 2023

Finally, pitcher Reiss Knehr was placed on the 60-day injured list because of an injury to his elbow, with which he is sidelined indefinitely.

It was a busy day for the Padres — which always means a busy day for Padres Twitter.