BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 244CURRENT ADP: ~268ANALYSIS: After missing almost the entire first half of the 2023 season,Luis Campusanoannounced himself as a fantasy viable catcher in the second half. In 49 games across the season, he hit .319/.356/.491 with seven homers, 30 RBI, 27 runs and no stolen bases. While his batting average doesn't appear to be sustainable over an entire season, it is worth noting Campusano had a .305 xBA (expected batting average).That was also his main ...

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano (thumb) underwent surgery to repair a ligament in his left thumb on Friday. He's anticipated to be out for at least eight weeks. The 24-year-old injured the thumb back in April and landed on the 10-day injured list as a result. However, things haven't gone in the right direction, so he'll miss more time moving forward. Campusano seemed to be working on a stable role in the lineup before going down. He appeared in seven games this season, collecting five ...

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday ahead of his team's Monday game against the Atlanta Braves. Campusano sprained his left thumb on Thursday but wasn't progressing fast enough, so he will spend some time on the injured list. San Diego recalled Brandon Dixon from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Campusano is hitting .238 with one homer, three runs, and two RBI across 21 at-bats in 2023. Austin Nola will handle the bulk of the ...

The San Diego Padres recalled catcher prospect Luis Campusano on Friday. The move comes with catcher Jorge Alfaro (knee) being placed on the 10-day injured list. Campusano is one of the top catcher prospects in the game, but has struggled in his short stints at the big-league level. The 23-year-old had a cup of coffee with the Padres earlier this season and was 1-for-12 at the plate. In his career at the big-league level, he is 5-for-49 with a homer. Despite those struggles, he has raked for ...

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano went 2-for-4 and hit his eighth homer of the season for Triple-A El Paso on Friday. Campusano is now hitting .302 and has also driven in 36 RBI. The 23-year-old is one of the top catching prospects in the game and has gotten a couple cups of coffee in the big leagues, but he hasn't done much in that limited opportunity. A prime trade candidate for the aggressive Padres front office, managers should keep an eye on Campusano to see weather or not he remains...

San Diego Padres catcher prospect Luis Campusano continued his impressive season for Triple-A El Paso on Thursday by going 2-for-5 with two runs and a pair of RBI. One of the best catcher prospects in the game, Campusano is hitting a sizzling .368 with two home runs and seven RBI. The 23-year-old has had a cup of coffee at the big-league level over the past few seasons, including 2022, but he has struggled in limited action at the dish with a .102 batting average and one home run in 49 career ...

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano will make his first career major league start on Friday, where he will be batting seventh in the lineup. Campusano has shown potential to be a 15-homer threat while hitting for a high average in the minors, and is getting a shot at playing time now while Austin Nola remains out with a fractured finger. He'll be facing Diamondbacks' starter Merrill Kelly, who was shaky this spring with a 5.30 ERA in 18 2/3 innings. Campusano could be worth a look tonight...

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano went 1-for-1 with a walk on Sunday. The 22-year-old rookie's chances of earning a spot on the club's opening day roster increased with the news that first-string catcher Austin Nola has a fractured finger. He may have to open the year on the injured list. That would move backup catcher Victor Caratini into the starter's role and open a slot for Campusano. The rookie could push for semi-regular playing time due to his offensive upside. He's 5-for-16 ...

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano has reported to spring camp following his October arrest for marijuana possession. Manager Jayce Tingler said he doesn't expect legal issues to affect Campusano's status. The 22-year-old is the team's No. 3 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, and will be in a tight battle for what will likely be the last available spot on the Padres bench to open the 2021 season. Campusano made his major league debut in 2020 but received just four plate appearances. He's...

San Diego Padres catching prospectLuis Campusano was arrested and charged in Georgia with felony marijuana possession on Oct. 17. The 22-year-old was pulled over with nearly three times the felony threshold in one of the strictest states on marijuana and faces a punishment of up to 10 years in prison. The Friars No. 4 prospect debuted in 2020 for just one game, homering in four plate appearances before spraining his wrist and missing the rest of the regular season. He was expected to compete for...