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Padres Demote Sears After Tough Debut, Recall Reynolds

8/6/2025

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In a bold move, the San Diego Padres sent pitcher JP Sears to Triple-A El Paso following a rocky debut where he surrendered five runs in just five innings. To bolster their lineup, they recalled reliever Sean Reynolds and will temporarily operate with a nine-man bullpen. Sears, currently holding a 5.12 ERA, will stay in the minors for at least 15 days unless injuries strike.

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In a bold move, the San Diego Padres sent pitcher JP Sears to Triple-A El Paso following a rocky debut where he surrendered five runs in just five innings. To bolster their lineup, they recalled reliever Sean Reynolds and will temporarily operate with a nine-man bullpen. Sears, currently holding a 5.12 ERA, will stay in the minors for at least 15 days unless injuries strike.