Miguel Andujar
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April 17, 2026
Back to bench Friday
Andujar is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.
Analysis
Andujar will not make the start against right-hander Jose Soriano, as Ty France is getting the nod at first base, with Nick Castellanos at designated hitter. Andujar has been out of the lineup four of the last five games for the Padres.
April 15, 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.
Analysis
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.
April 14, 2026
Riding pine Tuesday
Andujar isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Seattle.
Analysis
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.
April 12, 2026
Heading to bench Sunday
Andujar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis
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).