Padres 2026 NL Division Series roster
The San Diego Padres have placed pitcher Walker Buehler on the paternity list, with Randy Vásquez taking his spot on the NLDS roster. The team continues to utilize a 15-hitter roster strategy that proved successful in the Wild Card Series.
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Roster management during the MLB postseason is critical, and the Padres are balancing personal player needs with tactical depth.
MILWAUKEE -- Officially, the Padres’ National League Division Series roster is unchanged from the group that swept the Cubs in the Wild Card Series earlier this week.
But shortly after the announcement of their roster, right-hander Walker Buehler was placed on the paternity list with fellow righty Randy Vásquez set to take his place until Buehler returns.
Buehler was a candidate to start Game 1 of the NLDS, but Robbie Ray got the nod with Buehler presumably pushed back to start Game 3 or 4 at Petco Park. (Michael King has already been tabbed for Game 2.) Manager Craig Stammen said that decision was made in advance of Buehler landing on the paternity list.
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