Wieland ready to play catch: Padres injured starter Joe Wieland, on the disabled list with an elbow injury, is apparently fine and expected to begin playing catch shortly, reports the North County Times. This news comes from manager Bud Black. (Updated 05/16/2012)
Injury Report
Elbow - 15-day DL. Out until at least mid-May (Updated - 5/9/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Wieland may be close to rejoining the San Diego rotation, though there hasn't been any timetable listed for when he'll make his next start. The rookie has pitched to a 4.55 ERA over 27 2/3 innings across five major league starts. He is mostly an NL-only Fantasy option, when healthy, at this point in his career. (Updated 05/16/2012).
05/06/2012 19:32 Marlins earn second straight road sweep
Ricky Nolasco remained unbeaten, Giancarlo Stanton drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the San Diego Padres 6-3 on Sunday for their season-best sixth straight victory.
05/01/2012 01:10 Braun's three HRs, six RBI lead Brewers
Ryan Braun had his first three-homer game and added a two-run triple to tie his career high with six RBIs, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
04/25/2012 21:27 Zimmermann helps set Nats mark in win
Jordan Zimmermann helped set a Washington record for the longest scoreless innings streak for starters before Orlando Hudson homered and the NL East-leading Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Wednesday in a matchup of the NL's best and worst teams.