Which pitchers did the San Diego Padres reassign on March 4, 2026?

The Padres reassigned left-handed pitchers Omar Cruz, Jagger Haynes, and Ryan Och, along with right-handed pitchers Manuel Castro and Justin Yeager to their minor league camp.

Does Omar Cruz have Major League experience with the Padres?

Yes, Omar Cruz is the only pitcher reassigned who has Major League experience, having debuted with the Padres last season.

How did Justin Yeager perform in spring training for the Padres?

Justin Yeager struggled significantly in spring training, allowing six earned runs across three innings for an 18.00 ERA, despite a strong performance in Triple-A the previous year.

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Padres Trim Spring Roster: 5 Pitchers Reassigned

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Five pitchers were reassigned to minor league camp on March 4, 2026.
Omar Cruz is the only reassigned pitcher with MLB experience.
Justin Yeager had a 0.84 ERA in Triple-A last year but struggled this spring.

Padres Trim Spring Roster: 5 Pitchers Reassigned

The San Diego Padres initiated their spring training roster reduction on March 4, 2026, reassigning five pitchers to their minor league camp following a Cactus League game. This initial wave of cuts includes left-handed pitchers Omar Cruz, Jagger Haynes, and Ryan Och, alongside right-handed pitchers Manuel Castro and Justin Yeager.

Omar Cruz, at 27, is the sole pitcher among the reassigned group with Major League experience, having debuted with the Padres last season. While he is considered a candidate for a return to MLB this season, he will begin in the minor leagues. Jagger Haynes, 23, spent the entirety of the 2025 season in Double-A, and Ryan Och, 27, also pitched in Double-A last year.