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The Padres optioned Waldron to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. Waldron has given up 22 earned runs across his last 14.1 innings spanning three starts, and now the Padres will try to get him back on track in the minors. It's unclear who will take over Waldron's spot in the rotation, though Randy Vasquez is on the same pitching schedule as Waldron and would be a natural fit to return from Triple-A to fill the opening.
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Waldron (7-10) allowed seven runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out six over 5.2 innings to take the loss Friday versus the Rockies. To his credit, Waldron mostly spared the Padres' bullpen after laboring through a four-run first inning that saw him throw 28 of his 102 pitches. This was the third time in four outings he's given up at least five runs, and he's yielded at least one home run in nine of his last 11 starts after surrendering just six long balls over his first 14 appearances. Waldron has a 4.29 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 127:39 K:BB through 138.1 innings over 25 starts this season. His next outing is projected to come at home versus the Twins.
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Waldron came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 9-8 extra-inning win over the Marlins, surrendering five runs on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out five. Miami erupted for six runs in the fifth inning and chased the knuckleballer from the game after 83 pitches (51 strikes), but San Diego's hitters were able to bail Waldron out in the late innings before winning it in the 10th. The 27-year-old has failed to last six innings in three straight starts, a stretch in which he's stumbled to a 7.07 ERA despite a 1.21 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB through 14 innings. Waldron could have a hard time turning things around in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road next weekend against the Rockies -- although he did deliver a quality start in his first career appearance at Coors Field back on April 24, allowing only one run over six innings.
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Waldron (7-9) got the win over the Rockies on Sunday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.2 innings. The lone run that came against Waldron was a solo home run by Brenton Doyle in the fourth. His two hits allowed tied a season best and his seven strikeouts were the most he's had since he punched out eight June 24. Waldron led with his knuckleball, throwing it just under 44 percent of the time and getting five whiffs on the pitch. He was pulled at just 80 pitches, but providing length has certainly been a strength of Waldron's for much of the season. He now owns a 3.79 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 116:36 K:BB in 128.1 innings and lines up to face the Marlins on the road over the weekend.
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Waldron did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers, allowing five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out six over four innings. Waldron gave up all five runs and four of his five hits in the opening frame but went on to retire 10 of the last 11 hitters he faced. He was still pulled after four innings at 81 pitches, marking his shortest outing since he lasted only three innings May 5. Tuesday also marked the first time Waldron has allowed five runs since he allowed eight back on May 5. Still, he's managed to go at least six innings in 10 of his last 12 starts and owns a 3.89 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 109:34 K:BB in 122.2 innings this season. He lines up to face the Pirates in a start next week.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SD | 26 | 26 | 142.7 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 130 | 40 | 137 | 4.79 | 1.24 |
| 2023 | SD | 8 | 6 | 41.3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 12 | 39 | 4.35 | 1.23 |
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| Situation | Record | ERA | INN | ER | K |
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| vs CHI. WHITE SOX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| @ PETCO PARK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
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| 8/21 | vs  |
- | 1 | - | 4.1 | 12 | 8.47 | 1 | 3 | 3.00 |
| 8/16 | @  |
- | 1 | - | 5.2 | 9 | 6.60 | 1 | 6 | 1.76 |
| 8/10 | @  |
- | - | - | 4.1 | 5 | 5.40 | 2 | 5 | 1.62 |
| 8/04 | vs |
1 | - | - | 5.2 | 2 | 4.29 | 2 | 7 | 0.71 |
| 7/30 | vs  |
- | - | - | 4.0 | 5 | 5.06 | 1 | 6 | 1.50 |
| 7/24 | @  |
1 | - | - | 6.0 | 4 | 3.00 | 2 | 4 | 1.00 |
| 7/19 | @  |
- | 1 | - | 6.0 | 6 | 1.50 | 0 | 5 | 1.00 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
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| 9/20 | vs  |
9:40 PM | Garrett Crochet |
| 9/21 | vs |
8:40 PM | Chris Flexen |
| 9/22 | vs |
4:10 PM | Sean Burke |
| 9/24 | @ |
10:10 PM | Landon Knack |
| 9/25 | @ |
10:10 PM | Jack Flaherty |
| 9/26 | @ |
10:10 PM | Walker Buehler |
| 9/27 | @  |
9:40 PM | Merrill Kelly |