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The San Diego Padres drafted catcher Luis Campusano in the second round of the 2017 draft. He moved through the minors quickly, reaching the Padres in 2020 for a brief look.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 21

Padres Sign Former Top Prospect After Poor 2025 Season, Non-Tender Two Pitchers

The Padres did not tender contracts to Omar Cruz and Sean Reynolds on Friday, making the two pitchers free agents, but did re-sign catcher Luis Campusano, formerly the top catching prospect in the organization whose trajectory stalled in 2025.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 17

Padres need to make a decision on Luis Campusano

Is Luis Campusano a part of the San Diego Padres’ future? President of baseball operations A.J. Preller says he is.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 17

Padres' AJ Preller Provides Luis Campusano Update Heading Into Offseason

San Diego Padres general manager and president of baseball operations A.J. Preller revealed catcher Luis Campusano will have a role to play for the Padres in the 2026 season.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 18

Padres Notes: Friars Make Roster Move, Want All-Star Outfielder, Top Trade Target Won’t Cost Much

The San Diego Padres reversed a move they made just before the All-Star break, reinstating Gavin Sheets from the paternity list and sending catcher Luis Campusano back down to Triple-A.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / July 13

Padres place Gavin Sheets on paternity list, call up Luis Campusano

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder/designated hitter Gavin Sheets on the paternity list prior to Sunday's home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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

Padres Expected to Make Major Shakeup at Catcher: Report

The San Diego Padres have been linked with several catchers to mend their offensive problems at the position, but instead of trading they may bring back Luis Campusano from Triple-A El Paso as a solution — at least for the time being.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

2 Padres who must be on trade block ahead of 2025 deadline

The San Diego Padres are in a weird spot right now. They are a team that is more than capable of making another strong push to the postseason with a chance to win their first-ever World Series.

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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.

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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.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 3

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 / Last Word On Sports / September 9, 2024

Padres Should Move On from Former Top Catching Prospect

The San Diego Padres are on the verge of their first 90-win season since 2010, thanks mainly to general manager A.J. Preller’s bold moves. However, there is room for improvement; the team cannot afford to allow its weaknesses to fester.