Padres Option Left-Hander JP Sears to Triple-A After Difficult Debut

Left-handed pitcher JP Sears was optioned to Triple-A El Paso by the San Diego Padres following a challenging debut with his new team. Acquired from the Oakland Athletics, Sears allowed five runs and 10 hits across five innings in a recent 6-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He holds a 7-10 record with a 5.12 ERA over 23 starts this season prior to the option.