Red Sox Triumph, Padres Stun with 7-2 Victory!
Mar 10, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jase Bowen (45) hits against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images About 24 hours after it was announced that Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove will open the regular season on the injured list, two of San Diego's veteran hopefuls rose up to stifle concern. At the very least, for the time being.
First, it was Walker Buehler who struck out seven batters across five shutout frames over the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Tuesday was more of the same from former All-Star Germán Márquez. The 31-year-old fanned nine while allowing three runs over five innings in the Padres' 9-6 win against the Seattle Mariners.
“I was commanding all my pitches,” said Márquez after his performance. “I was pounding the zone. My curveball was good today and slider and I threw a couple of good changeups," he added.
German Marquez discusses his 5 innings against the Mariners and team Venezuela playing in the WBC Final tonight. pic. twitter.
com/8n1t8nprMz — 97. 3 The Fan (@973TheFanSD) March 17, 2026 After surrendering six earned runs in just 1 2/3 innings on March 12 versus the Kansas City Royals, it very much seemed that the hurler's chances at earning a spot on the Padres' Opening Day roster were slim to none. Now, barring any further additions via trade or free agency, he might've pitched his way onto it with the absence of Musgrove to start the campaign.