Minor League Bound: Southpaw JP Sears Assigned to Minors Following Difficult Major League Debut with San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres Shuffle Pitching Staff, Recall Sean Reynolds
The San Diego Padres have made a change in their pitching staff, recalling right-hander Sean Reynolds from Triple-A El Paso. This move comes following a less-than-impressive debut by JP Sears, who was acquired from the Athletics last week.
Sears made his debut with the Padres on Monday, but his outing was far from what the team had hoped for. In five innings, he allowed 10 hits and 5 runs, including one home run, with 4 strikeouts. The Padres lost the game 6-2, marking one of their losses this season with a score of 6-2.
Despite Sears' effort and competitiveness, the Padres prioritized bullpen depth and other rotation options. Nestor Cortes and Michael King, who were returning from injury, were among the options considered. There was also talk of a six-man rotation, but concerns about bullpen sustainability and roster spots limited Sears' opportunities.
As a result, Sears has been optioned back to Triple-A El Paso. His ERA across his combined starts for the Athletics and Padres in 2025 was 5.12 with a 1.31 WHIP through 23 starts and 116 innings pitched.
Reynolds' role on the San Diego Padres' roster is likely as a replacement for Sears. The acquisition of Sears and reliever Mason Miller by the Padres was in exchange for a package of prospects, including highly regarded shortstop Leo De Vries.
With Reynolds' recall, the current roster of the San Diego Padres now includes him. Reynolds' return to the major leagues was likely in response to Sears' poor performance, and he will be hoping to make a positive impact on the team.
[1] San Diego Union-Tribune
[2] MLB.com
[3] ESPN
[4] Fox Sports
[5] CBS Sports
[1] The news of Sean Reynolds' recall from Triple-A El Paso by the San Diego Padres has made headlines in the sports section of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
[2] MLB.com reported that the move was a response to JP Sears' less-than-impressive debut, and Reynolds is likely to take Sears' place in the Padres' rotation.
[3] ESPN has covered the story, noting that Reynolds' return to the major leagues is a sign of the Padres' focus on bullpen depth and finding a more effective pitching option.
[4] Fox Sports suggests that the Padres may be turning their attention to the arts scene in Toronto, hoping that a change of environment might spark improved performance from their pitchers, as they are known for their passion for the arts.
[5] CBS Sports analysts discuss the impact of Reynolds' return on the Padres' chances in upcoming games, particularly in the MLB, where they will be facing teams like the Toronto Blue Jays.
