Jun 13, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Stephen Kolek against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Padres Recall Starting Pitcher, Option Stephen Kolek In Surprise Move

Originally posted on San Diego Padres on SI
By Aaron Coloma | Last updated Jul 6, 2025 5:16 PM ET

The San Diego Padres recalled left-handed pitcher Kyle Hart from Triple-A El Paso, optioning right-hander Stephen Kolek in a corresponding move on Sunday.

We have recalled LHP Kyle Hart from Triple-A El Paso and optioned RHP Stephen Kolek to El Paso. RHP David Morgan will be our starting pitcher for tonight’s game vs TEX.
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) July 6, 2025

Hart will not serve as the starting pitcher Sunday, as the Padres announced David Morgan will get the ball for Sunday's rubber match against the Texas Rangers. However, he is likely to take over a majority of the innings.

The Padres just added Kyle Hart to the roster and optioned Stephen Kolek to Triple-A El Paso. RHP David Morgan is still slated to start tonight, but I'd expect the lefty Hart to cover the bulk of the innings.
— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) July 6, 2025

Hart has made six appearances for the Padres this season, all of which were starts. He has a 6.66 ERA through 25.2 innings, and last appeared in MLB on May 28 against the Miami Marlins.

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