The San Diego Padres are off to a sensational start to the 2025 season, boasting a flawless 7-0 record. They’ve generated major buzz around the league, especially after opening the year by sweeping the powerhouse Atlanta Braves in a four-game set. The momentum continued as they went on to take all three games from the Cleveland Guardians, giving them two impressive sweeps to kick off the campaign. Now, the red-hot Padres are preparing to carry that momentum into their upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs beginning Friday.
Ahead of the Cubs series, the Padres made a notable roster move. The team announced that pitcher has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. He has been sidelined since Spring Training due to a forearm strain that halted his throwing program. With this move, the 27-year-old right-hander won’t be eligible to return until late May at the earliest.
Brito appeared in a career-best 26 games for San Diego last season, finishing with a 1-2 record, a 4.12 ERA, and 29 strikeouts. The 2023 season marked his MLB debut with the New York Yankees, where he went 9-7 with a 4.28 ERA and recorded 72 strikeouts across 25 appearances, showing promise as a young arm.
Though Brito’s absence is a blow to their pitching depth, the Padres’ strong early-season performance has them riding high. With their sights now set on continuing their perfect run against the Cubs, San Diego looks every bit the contender they hoped to be entering the new season.