Steven Wilson RP TB Wed 9/13/23 3:05 PM
Steven Wilson
RP TB
Manager Bob Melvin said Monday that Wilson (hip) has resumed playing catch at the Padres' facility in Arizona, but the right-hander has yet to start throwing off a mound, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson was placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 30 with left hip inflammation. The Padres haven't shut Wilson down nor indicated that his injury is especially serious, and while he won't require an extensive buildup as a one- or two-inning reliever, he's still not a lock to make it back from the IL before the season ends Oct. 1.
Steven Wilson RP TB Wed 8/30/23 12:22 PM
Steven Wilson
RP TB
The Padres placed Wilson on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with left hip inflammation.
EDGE Analysis
The transaction is retroactive to Monday, so Wilson will be eligible for activation Sept. 12. Wilson has functioned as one of the Padres' setup men in front of closer Josh Hader this season, gathering 22 holds and one win while pitching to a 3.91 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 53 innings. The Padres called up lefty Ray Kerr from Triple-A El Paso to replace Wilson in the bullpen.
Steven Wilson RP TB Mon 8/28/23 2:38 PM
Steven Wilson
RP TB
Wilson (1-2) took the loss and was tagged with a blown save Sunday against Milwaukee, giving up four runs on one hit and three walks over one-third of an inning.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson couldn't find the plate against the Brewers, throwing just seven of 20 pitches for a strike and walking a trio of batters. One of the free passes was intentional, but that doesn't do much to soften the extent of the reliever's struggles. Wilson came into the contest with the Padres up 4-2, and he left having given up the lead, though there were already two runners on base upon his entrance. Despite the poor outing, Wilson figures to continue to hold a prominent place in the San Diego's bullpen. He's posted a 3.91 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 57:27 K:BB over 53 innings on the campaign while notching a team-leading 22 holds.
Steven Wilson RP TB Fri 7/14/23 3:03 PM
Steven Wilson
RP TB
Wilson (pectoral) was activated from the 15-day injured list Friday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson has been on the shelf since late June with a right pectoral strain but is ready to rejoin the Padres' bullpen after throwing to hitters a couple times without issue. It's a boost to San Diego's relief corps, as Wilson boasts a 2.43 ERA with 40 strikeouts over 37 frames in 2023.
Steven Wilson RP TB Sun 7/9/23 10:12 AM
Steven Wilson
RP TB
Wilson (pectoral) tossed a simulated inning Saturday, per MLB.com.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson has been on the injured list since June 27 with a right pec strain. The righty reliever reportedly felt fine after throwing to hitters Saturday, and he's scheduled for another live session Tuesday. If that goes well, Wilson could rejoin the Padres bullpen immediately following the All-Star break.
Steven Wilson RP TB Tue 6/27/23 5:18 PM
Steven Wilson
RP TB
Wilson was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right pectoral strain Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson will be unavailable until after the All-Star break as he tends to his injured pectoral and he will be replaced in the major-league bullpen by Drew Carlton, who was called up from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. Wilson has been very effective this season with San Diego, compiling a 2.43 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 40 strikeouts over 37 frames in 2023.
Steven Wilson RP TB Sun 6/18/23 11:25 AM
Steven Wilson
RP TB
Wilson earned a hold against Tampa Bay on Saturday, striking out two batters in one inning.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson followed Blake Snell's six scoreless frames with one of his own, needing just 13 pitches to retire the side in order. The right-hander has held the opponent scoreless in 17 of his past 18 outings, posting a 0.95 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 23:5 K:BB over 19 innings during that span. He's emerged as one of the Padres' most reliable relievers and is tied for third in the majors with 14 holds, making him a solid option in fantasy leagues that count that category.
Steven Wilson RP TB Mon 4/17/23 4:32 PM
Steven Wilson
RP TB
Wilson worked the eighth inning during Sunday's loss to Milwaukee, tossing a scoreless frame during which he allowed one walk and no hits.
EDGE Analysis
This was the second time in the past week that Wilson pitched the eighth inning of a close game -- in the other instance, he picked up a hold during a 4-2 win over the Mets. The right-hander's role isn't set in stone, as in his other two outings last week he pitched once in the seventh inning and another time in the fourth and fifth frames. It seems to be clear, however, that Wilson has earned the trust of manager Bob Melvin in tight late-game situations. That trust stems from a strong start to the campaign during which Wilson has posted a 0.84 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 11.0 K/9 over nine appearances. He's walking a few too many batters (five through 10.2 innings), and Josh Hader isn't in any danger of losing his job as San Diego's closer, but Wilson could be a worthwhile pickup in fantasy leagues that count holds even when Robert Suarez (elbow) and Drew Pomeranz (elbow/neck) return to action.
Steven Wilson RP TB Wed 3/29/23 8:49 PM
Steven Wilson
RP TB
Wilson finished the Cactus League slate with a 3.52 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB over 7.2 innings.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson allowed a lot of baserunners across his seven outings, but only three of them crossed the plate. The righty reliever is coming off a strong rookie campaign during which he posted a 3.06 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 53:20 K:BB over 53 frames. Wilson could see some high-leverage work to begin the season with Robert Suarez (arm) and Drew Pomeranz (elbow) likely to begin the campaign on the injured list.
Steven Wilson RP TB Thu 9/29/22 3:33 PM
Steven Wilson
RP TB
Wilson will start Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson has a 2.88 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 50:18 K:BB across 50 innings this year, and he'll make his first career start as the opener in Thursday's series finale. The rookie right-hander is unlikely to qualify for a potential victory and should give way to the bullpen after an inning or two.