Luis Campusano: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / June 3

The Padres Need to Give Luis Campusano Another Chance

Over in the National League West, the San Diego Padres are hanging tough with their division rival Los Angeles Dodgers. As we enter the month of June, the former is 34-24 and just one game behind the latter in the standings.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 25

Padres Manager Reveals How New Call-Up Will Get Opportunities

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt spoke about how he would use recent call-up catcher Luis Campusano, who the Padres recalled from Triple-A El Paso after Jason Heyward landed on the injured list.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 24

Padres Place All-Star Outfielder on Injured List, Call Up Former Top Prospect

The San Diego Padres have activated catcher Luis Campusano for Saturday's game and placed outfielder Jason Heyward on the 10-day IL with a left oblique strain.

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Padres vs Pirates Game Delayed Saturday

The San Diego Padres game against the Pittsburgh Pirates has been delayed due to inclement weather. The Pirates made the announcement Saturday, less than an hour before first pitch.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 2

Former Padres Top Prospect Hits Home Run Off Dodgers Superstar in Promising Sign

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano hit a significant home run against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw this week. The former Cy Young Award winner is currently doing rehabilitation starts as he recovers from toe and knee injuries.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 23

The San Diego Padres are down to their last man

Luis Campusano is the last position player available Major league managers and players often say that it takes an entire 40-man roster to make it through a major league season.

San Diego Padres News / Empire Sports Media / March 28

What lies ahead for former Padres top prospect after recent demotion?

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano has lost his grip on the starting catcher role with the franchise. After not making the Padres’ 26-man roster for the 2025 MLB season, it begs to question if the 26-year-old will make it back to the big leagues in the near future.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 25

Former Padres Top 3 Prospect Doesn't Make Opening Day Roster, Putting SD Future in Jeopardy

The San Diego Padres have seemingly finalized their roster ahead of Opening Day. There were a few major roster omissions that will be starting the season in Triple-A such as offseason signee Connor Joe, potential starting pitcher Stephen Kolek, bullpen piece Ron Marinaccio, and former top prospect Luis Campusano.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / February 28

Padres’ catching position still unclear

Who will be behind the plate on Opening Day for San Diego? The San Diego Padres thought that Luis Campusano was going to be their franchise catcher for years to come.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / February 18

Luis Campusano needs a change of scenery

Defensive lapses factored into him becoming a non-catching candidate in 2025. The loss of free agent Kyle Higashioka to the Texas Rangers forced the San Diego Padres to move in another direction at the catcher position.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 2

Padres Former Top Prospect Considered Potential Trade Candidate This Offseason

Besides trying to sign some of Major League Baseball's biggest names on the free agent market, the San Diego Padres are also on the hunt for a catcher.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 24

2024 Padres Season Review: Kyle Higashioka, Elías Díaz and Luis Campusano

Let’s talk about the Padres catchers! Kyle Higashioka: 1.6 fWAR, 84 G, .220 AVG, .263 OBP, .476 SLG, 105 wRC+, 29 R, 45 RBI, 17 HR Not a lot of people were thinking about “Higgy” when the Juan Soto trade went down last offseason.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 13

Padres' Newest Triple-A Call-Up Could Be Auditioning For Postseason Roster Spot

The biggest winner of the San Diego Padres' recent decision to option Luis Campusano was Elias Díaz. The Padres' catcher swap served to give Díaz, a 33-year-old veteran, a longer look as the postseason approaches — without the pressure of both Kyle Higashioka and Campusano competing for innings behind the plate.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 12

Padres Notes: Manny Machado Surpasses Nate Colbert, Luis Campusano Optioned, Bob Melvin's Surprising Senitment

The San Diego Padres were on the wrong end of a perfect game for six innings in an eventual 5-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Here are all the headlines you might have missed: The Padres made a surprising move Wednesday by sending their primary catcher, Luis Campusano, to Triple-A just ahead of the series finale in Seattle.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11

Padres option struggling catcher

The Padres made a few moves before Wednesday's matchup with the Mariners.

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San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / September 9

Padres Should Move On from Former Top Catching Prospect

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 31

Padres Catcher Scratched From Lineup Before Saturday's Game

San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to flu-like symptoms. Luis Campusano replaced Higashioka in the eighth spot of the lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 26

Padres signing Elias Díaz

Diaz will be on a minor league deal after being let go by the Rockies According to Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase, the Padres are adding Elias Díaz on a minor league deal.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 5

Padres Reinstate Slugger in Big Roster Move Before Friday’s Game

The San Diego Padres activated catcher Luis Campusano from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Campusano had been on the IL with a bruised thumb since June 22.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 11, 2024