Overview
- The Padres will add right-hander Alek Jacob for short-term bullpen coverage before Lucas Giolito is activated, according to Kevin Acee.
- Manager Craig Stammen said Lucas Giolito is expected to join the club relatively soon.
- Stammen indicated Matt Waldron will shift from the rotation to a long-relief role once Giolito arrives.
- Waldron covered two innings to end a 7-1 loss to the Brewers, which kept other relievers fresh for the next series.
- Giolito has not pitched in 2026 after a long free agency, and he posted a 3.41 ERA with 121 strikeouts over 26 starts for Boston in 2025.