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The same goes for David Morgan. Of moving the relievers to the rotation, Stammen said: “It’s a risky proposition health-wise and performance-wise.” We’d say it still might be worth it in Miller’s case, especially given the Padres’ lack of rotation depth, but if they’re not going to do it, then Miller, who allowed just two runs and struck out 45 in 23 1/3 innings after being traded to San Diego at the deadline, has an argument for fantasy baseball’s No. 1 RP heading into the 2026.

Morgan missed just the minimum stint on the injured list while dealing with inflammation in his right shoulder. He’ll be a bullpen option and replace Ron Marinaccio on the active roster.

No word yet on the severity of the shoulder issue or how much time the 25-year-old right-hander is expected to miss. JP Sears was recalled from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move on Friday.

Hart will likely operate in a bulk relief role during Sunday’s showdown against the Twins behind opener David Morgan. The 32-year-old innings-eater has struggled to an inflated 5.29 ERA across 32 1/3 innings (nine appearances, six starts) this season in his stateside return.

Morgan will take the ball to kick off Sunday night’s contest at Petco Park with lefty Kyle Hart figuring to follow in a bulk relief role.

Morgan provides the Padres with some extra bullpen help until they need to call up a replacement for a Michael King’s rotation spot in a couple days. The 25-year-old righty was up briefly earlier this year, but didn’t end up making an appearance for San Diego. He’ll likely make his big-league debut at some point in the next few days.

Morgan heads back to the minors after failing to make an appearance for the Padres. The 25-year-old righty was called up last weekend from Double-A San Antonio, but is going to have to wait a bit longer to make his big-league debut.

Morgan signed with the Padres as an undrafted free agent back in 2022 and gets the call to the big leagues less than three years later ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Braves. The 25-year-old righty has posted a solid 3.12 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 19/1 K/BB ratio across 8 2/3 innings (seven appearances) this season for Double-A San Antonio. He’ll likely operate in middle relief for San Diego.