Esch was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Friday. Esch only appeared once out of the big-league bullpen, but he failed to record an out and walked two batters, so he'll head back to the minors for more ...

The Padres have claimed righty Jake Esch off waivers from the Marlins, per club announcements. San Diego has designated fellow righty Cesar Vargas for assignment to accommodate the addition. Esch, who ...

Esch was recalled from Double-A San Antonio on Tuesday. Esch was promoted to the big-league club after Luis Perdomo was placed on the 10-day disabled list with shoulder inflammation, opening up a spot ...

Lake ElsinoreLake Elsinore — With Anderson Espinoza, Cal Quantrill and Eric Lauer on high Single-A Lake Elsinore’s roster to start the season, the strength of the Padres’ starting pitching prospects ...