San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack recognizes the need to improve his fastball effectiveness this season. The 25-year-old followed up a sensational rookie campaign in 2019 with a disappointing 4.73 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 59 frames (12 starts) last year. After diving into the numbers, Paddack realized his spin rates fell dramatically and dedicated the offseason to rediscovering his old mechanics. Paddack is currently going in the mid rounds with a 111 ADP as an SP3/4. Although still just a ...

The young San Diego Padres right-hander really took a step backward after his strong rookie year. Chris Paddack saw big losses in strikeout rate (23.7%), ERA (4.73) and WHIP (1.22) in 2020, really hurting fantasy managers who used a top-50 pick on him. Unfortunately for Paddack, his 2020 numbers seem more believable than his 2019 numbers. He has a very limited arsenal, with 90% of his pitches being either a four-seamer or a changeup. That would be OK if both of those pitches were very good, but ...

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack was walloped for six earned runs over just 2 1/3 innings in a Game 1 wild-card series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Paddack unraveled immediately, serving up five knocks and four runs to start the game before being yanked after yielding eight total hits two frames later. Earning the start due to injuries to starters Mike Clevinger (biceps) and Dinelson Lamet (biceps), the 24-year-olds season-long struggles were on full display. With a thin rotation, ...

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack has been tabbed as the teams starter for Game 1 of the wild-card series versus St. Louis on Wednesday. With righties Mike Clevinger (biceps) and Dinelson Lamet (biceps) still working their respective ways back, the club has made the call to tab Paddack, who produced a 4.73 ERA across 12 regular-season starts. Despite the bumpy overall numbers, Paddack had a 3.44 ERA and 0.98 WHIP at Petco Park this year. Not having exceeded the 100-pitch ...

The San Diego Padres have not yet announced a starter for Game 1 of Wednesdays wild-card series, but Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said Tuesday that the team anticipates facing right-hander Chris Paddack. Both Mike Clevinger (biceps) and Dinelson Lamet (biceps) are attempting to work their way back to make starts in the three-game series, although both appear unlikely to be ready in time for Wednesday. If Paddack isnt ultimately tabbed, righty Zach Davies would be the next likeliest option. ...

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack is heading to the postseason alongside his club, although what his role will be remains undecided. The club currently pegs Dinelson Lamet and Mike Clevinger to start Games 1 and 2 of the Wild Card series, respectively, although both are dealing with arm injuries that may force Paddack into duty. After looking like a future Cy Young contender during 2019, Paddack regressed a tad in 2020, posting a 4.73 ERA across 12 starts, done in by 14 home...

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack was brilliant over six innings Friday against the Seattle Mariners, permitting just three baserunners and zero runs. Paddack struck out only three, but induced 12 groundouts, exiting after 91 pitches to collect his fourth victory. The 24-year-old has taken a step back in 2020, posting poor batted-ball outcomes while holding a 4.23 ERA and 1.14 WHIP. However, his low five percent walk rate and 9.0 K/9 makes him a worthwhile fantasy SP3. Depending on the ...

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack (ankle) is expected to start Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The 24-year-old had to leave his most recent start with an ankle sprain, but he is feeling better after getting some extra rest. Paddack has had an inconsistent 2020 season, posting a 3-4 record to go along with a 4.74 ERA and 52/9 K/BB rate. He remains one of the top young pitchers in baseball and is a fantastic fantasy option for Friday's slate.

Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack (ankle) was diagnosed with a sprained right ankle. X-Rays returned negative and hes day-to-day. The 24-year-old righty exited Thursdays contest after just two innings, allowing a solo home run and fanning four. Paddack has been inconsistent in 2020, holding a 4.74 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 9.5 K/9 in 49 1/3 frames. Seemingly dodging a bullet, fantasy managers should tentatively expect Paddack to make his scheduled start next Tuesday ...

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack (undisclosed) was lifted after just two innings Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. No reason was given, but his velocity noticed a precipitous drop inning-over-inning. The 24-year-old right hander had struck out four and allowed a solo home run before exiting. More details should follow after the game.