The San Diego Padres have optioned Stephen Kolek, Ron Marinaccio, Luis Campusano, and Connor Joe to Triple-A El Paso, confirming their Opening Day rotation. Kolek, a Rule 5 pick, had shown promise but did not secure a starting spot, which will go to Kyle Hart and Randy Vázquez due to Yu Darvish's injury. Hart is a new addition from Korea, while Vázquez had struggled last season. Campusano's demotion signals it could be a critical year for him, while Joe signed a low-cost deal to contribute in a limited role.
"A 2023 Rule 5 pick, Kolek spent last season in the MLB bullpen. He posted a 5.21 ERA across 46 2/3 innings. While Kolek's 18.5% strikeout rate was mediocre, he got ground-balls at an excellent 55.9% clip."
"Hart, a 32-year-old southpaw, signed a $1.5MM free agent deal after spending last season in Korea. His four career major league appearances came with the Red Sox in 2020."
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