Padres Minor League Teams Begin Season

El Paso sits at 2-2 after wins over Sacramento and Tacoma. Rehabbing starter Matt Waldron threw three innings of shutout ball with three strikeouts, averaging 93 mph on his fastball. Waldron, who is out of options, is a candidate for a promotion.

The San Antonio Missions begin play Thursday against the Tulsa Drillers. Top prospect Miguel Mendez headlines the rotation, while Wyatt Hoffman (son of Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman) joins the utility mix.