Tapia was designated for assignment by the Padres on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old owns a 3.57 ERA in 17.2 major-league innings this season, but his 14:12 K:BB hardly inspires confidence. He was optioned in early July and will now vacate the 40-man roster as well, clearing space for Jackson Wolf to join ahead of his major-league debut.

Tapia was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Tapia was roughed up in his lone appearance during his most recent stint in the majors. The Padres are replacing him with a fresh bullpen arm.

Tapia was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Tapia had a 1.50 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in six innings across four appearances since getting recalled May 27, but he also had five walks and just two strikeouts over that stretch. Luis Garcia (oblique) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

Tapia was called up from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Tapia will return to the big leagues after being sent down to Triple-A on May 14, surrendering five runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out two batters over 2.1 innings in three appearances with El Paso. He'll now replace right-hander Luis Garcia (oblique) on the major-league roster after Garcia was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday. Tapia will likely operate in low-leverage situations, making him an unappealing fantasy option.

San Diego optioned Tapia to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Tapia gets the boot from the 26-man active roster to make room for Ryan Weathers, who was called up from Triple-A in advance of his scheduled start Sunday versus Dodgers. Over 10 appearances at the big-league level in 2023, Tapia has logged a 3.18 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 11.1 innings.

Tapia struck out two batters across two perfect frames to earn a save over the Reds on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Tapia was promoted from Triple-A El Paso on Monday and immediately impressed in his first MLB appearance since April 15. He tossed 17 of 26 pitches for strikes to quickly take care of the Reds in order over two frames. He lowered his ERA to 3.48 with an 11:6 K:BB through 10.1 innings this season. With an 8-3 final score, Josh Hader didn't get the chance to enter the contest.

The Padres recalled Tapia from Triple- El Paso on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Tapia has already been up and down with the Padres, and it's likely he'll continue to make the trip from El Paso to San Diego a few more times in 2023. The right-hander will be a low-leverage option while he's with the Padres in this stint. Ray Kerr was sent to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Tapia was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Tapia made the Padres' Opening Day roster and made seven appearances over the first couple weeks of the season with a 4.32 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB in 8.1 frames. Reiss Knehr was recalled from El Paso in a corresponding move.

Tapia had his contract selected by the Padres on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Tapia will fill a middle-relief role in San Diego as the 2023 regular season gets underway. He was signed to a minor-league deal back in January.

Tapia signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Tapia elected free agency earlier this offseason after spending the 2022 season in the Royals and Athletics organizations. He made all 11 of his appearances at the big-league level with Oakland, logging an 8.47 ERA and 2.29 WHIP in 17 innings. The 31-year-old right-handed reliever will likely open the 2023 campaign at Triple-A El Paso.