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Padres Call Up Gillaspie, Designate Cosgrove for Assignment

4/6/2025

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Padres Call Up Gillaspie

The San Diego Padres have made a strategic move by calling up right-hander Logan Gillaspie from Triple-A El Paso, while sending left-hander Omar Cruz back to the minors. To make room on the roster, left-hander Tom Cosgrove has been designated for assignment. Gillaspie, despite a challenging 6.75 ERA in the minors, hopes to bolster the bullpen's performance.

Summary

Padres Face Setback

The San Diego Padres, riding high with a 7-2 start, stumbled against the Chicago Cubs, suffering two defeats at Wrigley Field. Their pitching faltered, surrendering 15 walks in just 16 innings. Meanwhile, Ian Happ marked his 1,000th game with the Cubs, a testament to his dedication in an ever-evolving league. The Padres look to bounce back with Kyle Hart taking the mound.

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Historical Context

The San Diego Padres, founded in 1969, have a rich history of ups and downs. They reached the World Series in 1984 and 1998 but remain the oldest MLB team without a championship. Their recent roster changes reflect ongoing efforts to break this long-standing drought.

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Padres Call Up Gillaspie

The San Diego Padres have made a strategic move by calling up right-hander Logan Gillaspie from Triple-A El Paso, while sending left-hander Omar Cruz back to the minors. To make room on the roster, left-hander Tom Cosgrove has been designated for assignment. Gillaspie, despite a challenging 6.75 ERA in the minors, hopes to bolster the bullpen's performance.

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