Connor Joe

The Padres announced that they’ve optioned Stephen Kolek, Ron Marinaccio, Luis Campusano and Connor Joe to Triple-A El Paso. None of those players will start the season on the major league roster. Kolek’s demotion is most notable, as it essentially finalizes the Opening Day rotation. Kyle Hart and Randy V squez will open the year as the respective fourth and fifth starters…

It'll be Kyle Hart and Randy Vasquez opening the season in San Diego's starting rotation with Kolek heading to the minors. The Padres' decision to carry Yuli Gurriel, Gavin Sheets, Jose Iglesias and Brandon Lockridge over Joe are a bit surprising.

The Padres announced that they’ve optioned Stephen Kolek, Ron Marinaccio, Luis Campusano and Connor Joe to Triple-A El Paso. None of those players will start the season on the major league roster. Kolek’s demotion is most notable, as it essentially finalizes the Opening Day rotation. Kyle Hart and Randy V squez will open the year as the respective fourth and fifth starters…