Randy Vásquez Shines in Spring, Solidifying Padres Rotation Spot

Padres pitcher Randy Vásquez, 25, is making a strong case for the fourth spot in the rotation. Acquired from the Yankees, he outperformed expectations in 2025 with a 3.84 ERA over 133.2 innings, despite underlying stats suggesting some luck. In his Sunday spring start against the Dodgers, Vásquez shined, allowing just one hit and one walk while throwing 23 of 31 pitches for strikes across eight batters. Manager Craig Stammen noted he has a "small edge" for a rotation spot.