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A Reliever Who’s Hard to Pin Down

Welcome to our series grading every member of the San Diego Padres’ 40-man roster. The roster being evaluated is current as of Oct. 18, prior to the end of the World Series. Because of that, it will include players who…

By Lincoln Zdunich · Gaslamp Ball

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Lincoln Zdunich gives San Diego Padres reliever Kyle Hart a D grade for his 2026 season performance.
Hart posted a 4.92 ERA, a 1.20 WHIP, and issued a career-high 26 walks across the 2026 campaign.
Despite high walk numbers, Hart registered a 3.65 expected ERA and held opposing batters to a .218 average.

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Gaslamp Ball's Lincoln Zdunich reviews San Diego Padres reliever Kyle Hart's 2026 season, giving him an overall grade of D. Hart served as a bulk reliever for the club after spending time in minor leagues and the KBO, where he won the Choi Dong-won Award in 2024.

While Hart lowered his ERA to 4.92 and held opponents to a .218 batting average, command issues led to a career-high 26 walks. Zdunich notes that Hart posted a 3.65 xERA and expects the Padres to exercise his $2.5 million club option for 2027.

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