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A Troubling Relief Campaign

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…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 12:00 AM
A Troubling Relief Campaign
Key Things to Know
  • Lincoln Zdunich gives San Diego Padres reliever Jeremiah Estrada an overall "C" grade for his 2026 season.
  • Estrada was limited to just 31 innings pitched across 2026 due to three separate stints on the injured list.
  • Injuries that hampered Estrada included elbow tendinitis, knee inflammation, and a shoulder impingement.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Gaslamp Ball writer Lincoln Zdunich evaluates San Diego Padres relief pitcher Jeremiah Estrada, giving him a "C" grade for his 2026 campaign. Zdunich argues that while Estrada pitched well when healthy, his overall effectiveness was limited by significant health setbacks.

Estrada managed only 31 innings for San Diego in 2026 due to three separate injured list stints involving elbow tendinitis, knee inflammation, and a shoulder impingement. Although he posted a 3.48 ERA and held opponents to a .183 batting average, Zdunich notes that Estrada struggled with walks and failed to match his dominant 2024 form.

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