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On YouTubeSan 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.
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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.
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.
San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / September 9
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.
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
Padres’ game-tying HR overturned by controversial replay review
The Padres thought they had tied Sunday’s game against the Marlins in dramatic fashion, but had it taken away on a controversial replay review.
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 2
Padres Could Get Key Lineup Addition Back From Injured List Soon
The San Diego Padres could get a significant boost to their lineup soon enough. Padres catcher Luis Campusano, who has missed two weeks of action due to a thumb injury, could return as soon as Friday.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 24
Padres Notes: Jackson Merrill's Rise, Injury Updates on Fernando Tatis Jr., Jurickson Profar, Luis Campusano
The Padres lost their series finale to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, and will waste no time trying to turn things around: they host the Washington Nationals tonight at Petco Park.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 23
Padres' Luis Campusano Heading to IL Due To Thumb Soreness
The San Diego Padres placed catcher Luis Campusano on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left thumb soreness. The good news is that the team doesn't expect him to need all 10 days.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22
Padres don't expect a longer IL stay for Luis Campusano
The Padres placed catcher Luis Campusano on the 10-day injured list today with a thumb contusion, per a team announcement.
San Diego Padres News / ESPN / June 22
Padres' Tatis, Profar miss game; Campusano on IL
The Padres were without star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., left fielder Jurickson Profar and catcher Luis Campusano for their game Saturday.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 21
Padres Scratch Catcher Who Bruised His Thumb Catching a Pitch
San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano was a late lineup scratch Friday after he bruised his thumb catching a pitch from Yuki Matsui, manager Mike Shildt said prior to the game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 11
Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow continues dominance in loss to Padres
In his second start against the San Diego Padres Friday night, Tyler Glasnow put on a pitching clinic.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / April 3, 2024
Here are three players who have stepped up for the Padres so far
The season hasn't started out the way most Padres fans would have wanted, but these three players have stepped up so far.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 31, 2024
Early 3-run homers get Padres going in route of Giants
Luis Campusano and Ha-Seong Kim each belted three-run homers Sunday and the San Diego Padres scored 12 runs in the first three innings en route to a 13-4 drubbing of the visiting San Francisco Giants.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / January 23, 2024
Can catcher Luis Campusano lock in role with Padres?
With the start of the 2023 season a little more than two months away, the San Diego Padres and their fans wonder what they have behind the plate.
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