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15. April 2026
Sitting again Wednesday
Andujar is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Mariners on Wednesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analyse
Andujar will ride the bench for a third consecutive game despite posting a .967 OPS with one steal, three doubles and four runs scored across eight games since April 3. Gavin Sheets will serve as the Padres' designated hitter while Ty France starts at first base.
14. April 2026
Riding pine Tuesday
Andujar isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Seattle.
Analyse
Andujar owns a .967 OPS across 27 plate appearances since April 1, but he'll now retreat to the bench for a second consecutive game. His absence will put Gavin Sheets in the DH spot while Ty France starts at first base.
12. April 2026
Heading to bench Sunday
Andujar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analyse
After occupying the designated hitter spot in the previous two games, Andujar will cede those duties to Nick Castellanos in the series finale. The two players are continuing to form a timeshare at DH, with Andujar (.782 OPS in 40 plate appearances) having thus far outperformed Castellanos (.617 OPS in 34 plate appearances).
9. April 2026
Taking seat Thursday
Andujar isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Colorado.
Analyse
Andujar has gone 7-for-17 during the five games he's played since the start of April, but the Padres will keep him on the bench to begin Thursday's contest. Nick Castellanos will start as the designated hitter and bat seventh in the series opener.