Padres Make Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Series Opener vs Nationals: How to Watch, Odds, Predictions and More

J.P. Hoornstra | Jun 24, 2024

Jun 19, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron (61) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The San Diego Padres will give the ball to Matt Waldron in their series opener against the Washington Nationals after making a flurry of pregame roster moves.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list with a stress reaction in his right femur retroactive to Saturday. Outfileder Bryce Johnson's contract was selected From Tr while right-handed pitcher Adam Mazur and infielder Eguy Rosario have been recalled from Triple-A El Paso. Right-handed pitcher Jhony Brito and outfielder José Azocar were optioned to Triple-A.

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Here's what else you need to know about Monday's game:

How to Watch

• Time: 6:40 p.m. PT

• Location: Petco Park, San Diego

• TV Broadcast: Padres.tv. Local channels and cable packages are listed below:

• Spectrum - Hawaii: 230 or 443, SoCal: 305 or 443
• Cox - San Diego – 83, Las Vegas - Yurview Channel
• DTV DBS – 694-3
• DTV Stream – 694
• AT&T U-verse – 781/1781

• Radio: 97.3-FM

Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -185 / Nationals +154

• Over/under: 7.5

• All odds via DraftKings

Predictions

Given Matt Waldron’s strong performances lately, this game ought to favor the Padres. Waldron has a 3.46 ERA and has allowed two earned runs or fewer in his last five outings. Although Patrick Corbin has shown improvement, his 1-7 record and 5.60 ERA present concerns. A quick strike by the Padres could make for an easy day for Waldron and the San Diego bullpen.

More

• Over their last five games, the Padres have a team batting average of .309 with a slugging percentage of .528, highlighted by 10 home runs — leading all National League teams during this span.

• San Diego is tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the most hits in the National League since the beginning of June.

• Coincidentally, Waldron is celebrating the one-year anniversary of his MLB debut against the Nationals

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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