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The Padres have gotten calls from other teams on catchers Freddy Fermin and Luis Campusano, writes Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Acee reports that San Diego is likely to trade one of those players this offseason.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Padres Suddenly Emerge as Trade Partner for Phillies

The San Diego Padres enter the offseason with a catching picture that finally looks settled on the surface and unsettled underneath. Luis Campusano, the longtime prospect who spent years bouncing between the majors and Triple-A, delivered the best offensive stretch of his career in 2026.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 20

San Diego’s breakout backstop

Welcome to our series grading every member of the San Diego Padres’ 40-man roster. The roster being evaluated is current as of Oct. 18, prior to the end of the World Series.

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Athletics News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 13

Padres Notes: Where SD Stands in Wild-Card, Ex-Padre Could Retire, Luis Campusano Breakout

The San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants, 7-6, on Saturday afternoon and improved to 80-68 on the year. Michael King struck out four across seven innings of work and allowed three earned runs off of five hits.

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

Padres' 27-Year-Old Ex-Top Prospect Has Finally Broken Out After Years of Struggles

Back in 2018, catcher Luis Campusano was the 24th ranked prospect in the San Diego Padres' farm system. He was hitting .288 in Single-A as a 19-year-old, but was slightly overshadowed by the No.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 5

Luis Campusano's heroics put Padres in position to claim series from Yankees

The catcher who many thought played his way out of the San Diego Padres' plans at this time last year put them back in the National League's last wild-card spot on Friday night.

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

Padres Notes: Nick Pivetta Nearing Return, Luis Campusano Makes Insane History With Walk-Off vs Yankees

The San Diego Padres beat the New York Yankees in epic walk-off fashion on Friday night and improved to 74-67 on the year. Walker Buehler struck out six across five innings of work and allowed just one earned run on three hits.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 5

Luis Campusano's 2-run, 10th-inning blast carries Padres past Yankees

Luis Campusano belted a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning Friday night, giving the San Diego Padres a 3-2 win over the visiting New York Yankees.

San Diego Padres News / FOX Sports / August 13

Watch: Luis Campusano walks it off for the Padres in the 11th! #MLB #Padres #walkoff

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 12

Padres score 2 in 11th to best Brewers, sweep series

Luis Campusano delivered the game-winning RBI in the 11th inning, and the San Diego Padres rallied to sweep the visiting Milwaukee Brewers with a 4-3 walk-off win on Wednesday.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 8

Luis Campusano placed on IL with broken toe

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano fouled a ball off his foot in the second game of the series against the Giants in San Francisco and went right back to work.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Padres Select Rodolfo Durán

The Padres announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Rodolfo Durán. He’ll take the active roster spot of fellow backstop Luis Campusano, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left toe fracture.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 7

Padres Catcher Suffers Injury, Could Miss Time

The San Diego Padres may be without one of their more consistent players at the plate this season, at least for a little while. Catcher Luis Campusano is now being considered day-to-day after taking a foul ball of his foot in Tuesday's win over the San Francisco Giants.

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

Padres Notes: Friars Could Make Addition, Luis Campusano Breakout, Mason Miller Downplays Streak

The San Diego Padres were recently sold for $3.9 billion, and the new influx of cash may lead to a major on-field addition. Kevin Acee of the San Diego

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 20

Former Padres Top Prospect Finally Breaking Out, And Has Full Support From Manager

San Diego Padres backup catcher Luis Campusano has been waiting for his big league moment for several years. Campusano was drafted by the Padres in second round of the 2017 MLB Draft.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 1

Padres Manager Reveals Why Luis Campusano is a 'Weapon' for San Diego

The 2026 season is an important one for San Diego Padres backup catcher Luis Campusano. This season is Campusano's last chance at maintaining a big league roster spot after spending a majority of his career in the minor leagues.

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

Padres May Have Major Problem Amid Luis Campusano's Struggles

The San Diego Padres may have a major problem amid Luis Campusano's struggles this spring as he is the team's only option as the backup catcher. The Padres will have Freddy Fermin as their primary catcher in 2026.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 23

Where Luis Campusano Stands Heading Into a Crucial 2026 Season

Former top-50 prospect Luis Campusano hasn’t lived up to expectations so far in his MLB career. Once viewed as a young catcher who would develop alongside a championship-level core, he’s now 26 and has yet to secure a starting role at the big-league level.

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.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / June 3, 2025

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.