Padres’ manager Mike Shildt said Randy Vásquez will start on Saturday against the Braves. (Source: Jeff Sanders on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Vasquez will open the season in the starting rotation with Yu Darvish and Matt Waldron on the injured list. He will remain off the fantasy radar in most matchups.

The Padres placed Yu Darvish on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Darvish was able to play light catch earlier this week. He'll likely progress to throwing bullpen sessions soon followed by live batting practice.

The Padres placed Matt Waldron on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Waldron came down with a left oblique strain earlier in March. He will likely be ready to return by the end of April.

The Padres placed Jhony Brito on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Brito began dealing with soreness in his elbow last week. He enters the season without a clear timetable to return.

The Padres placed Sean Reynolds on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Reynolds was able to get out of his walking boot last week. He should be able to return at some point in April.

The Padres placed Bryan Hoeing on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Hoeing was shut down with a right shoulder strain. He is without a clear timetable to return.

The Padres selected the contract of Martin Maldonado from Triple-A El Paso.

Fantasy Impact: Maldonado earns a spot on the Opening Day roster as expected for San Diego. He will be in a reserve role and off the fantasy radar.

The Padres selected the contract of Jose Iglesias from Triple-A El Paso.

Fantasy Impact: Iglesias earns a spot on the Opening Day roster as expected for San Diego. He will be in a reserve role and off the fantasy radar.

The Padres selected the contract of Yuli Gurriel from Triple-A El Paso.

Fantasy Impact: Gurriel earns a spot on the Opening Day roster as expected for San Diego. He will be in a reserve role and off the fantasy radar.

Dylan Cease will make his season debut on Friday against the Braves. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Cease will follow Michael King in the rotation to open the season. The rest of the Padres rotation is up in the air.

Omar Cruz was working in the bullpen at Petco Park on Wednesday and could still make the Opening Day roster. (Source: AJ Cassavell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cruz was optioned two weeks ago. It is unclear if him being at Petco Park means that he has a chance to still make the roster to open the season.

The Padres have returned Rule 5 pick Juan Nunez back to the Orioles. (Source: Jesse Rogers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Nunez struggled during his limited playing time with the Padres this spring. He will likely begin the season in Single-A or Double-A for the Orioles.

Kyle Hart will begin the season in the San Diego Padres' starting rotation. (Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hart and Randy Vasquez secured the final two spots in the Padres' rotation. Despite posting a 9.39 ERA over 7.2 innings in spring training, Hart did enough to beat out Stephen Kolek for the final spot.

The San Diego Padres have optioned Stephen Kolek to Triple-A El Paso. (Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kolek had a strong spring, posting a 2.60 ERA and 1.32 WHIP across 17.1 innings. However, the Padres opted for Kyle Hart and Randy Vasquez to fill the final two rotation spots. If Kolek performs well in the minors, he’ll likely be among the first starting pitchers called up.

The San Diego Padres have optioned Ron Marinaccio to Triple-A El Paso. (Source: San Diego Padres on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Padres acquired Marinaccio in January, but his 7.59 ERA and 1.78 WHIP this spring were not good enough to earn him a spot on the big league roster.

Brandon Lockridge has made the San Diego Padres Opening Day roster.

Fantasy Impact: Lockridge is expected to begin the season in a platoon role in left field alongside Jason Heyward, which will limit his playing time early on.

Eguy Rosario isn’t projected for the Padres’ Opening Day roster, per team updates, falling short in his bid for a reserve role. (Source: AJ Cassavell)

Fantasy Impact: Rosario’s push for a Padres bench spot ends Monday, with no minor-league options left, facing a trade or waivers process after missing the cut. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues might stash him, banking on his utility skills for a 2025 role if he’s traded or claimed by a team needing infield depth soon.

Tyler Wade isn’t projected for the Padres’ Opening Day roster, per team updates, facing a trade or waivers with no minor-league options left. (Source: AJ Cassavell)

Fantasy Impact: Wade’s .641 OPS this spring and .524 OPS last season with the Padres leave him off the Opening Day lineup Monday, pending a trade or waivers process. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues might stash him, banking on his utility skills for a 2025 role if he lands with a new team soon via trade or claim.

The Padres sent Luis Campusano to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, per team updates, shifting him out of the big-league catching mix. (Source: AJ Cassavell)

Fantasy Impact: Campusano heads to El Paso Sunday for regular reps, as Elias Diaz takes the Padres’ primary catcher role and Martin Maldonado steps in as backup, sidelining the young backstop. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his bat for a 2025 call-up to San Diego if he excels in the minors.

Connor Joe isn’t projected for the Padres’ Opening Day roster, per team updates, and will start the season at Triple-A El Paso instead. (Source: AJ Cassavell)

Fantasy Impact: Joe’s bid for a Padres roster spot falls short Monday, edged out by Yuli Gurriel and Brandon Lockridge, leveraging his remaining options to head to Triple-A El Paso. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his bat for a 2025 call-up to San Diego if he performs well in the minors early on.