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Every former Padres player and prospect in the 2026 Brewers-Rays World Series

From NLCS MVP Jake Bauers to Nick Martinez, former Padres players and prospects have roles throughout the 2026 Brewers-Rays World Series.

By Tremayne Person · Friars on Base

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 8:34 PM

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Six former San Diego Padres players and prospects are featured in the 2026 Brewers-Rays World Series.
Nick Martinez and Jorge Mateo represent the Rays after previous major league stints with San Diego.
Brewers slugger Gary Sánchez previously played for the Padres, hitting 19 homers in 2023.

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The 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays features several former San Diego Padres players and prospects across both rosters. Three former Padres played at the major league level for San Diego, including Rays starting pitcher Nick Martinez, Brewers catcher Gary Sánchez, and Rays utility player Jorge Mateo.

Several former Padres prospects are also featured with Milwaukee, led by NLCS MVP Jake Bauers, closer Trevor Megill, and left-hander Robert Gasser. Outfielder Brandon Lockridge, who played for San Diego in 2025, also serves as a member of the Brewers' postseason taxi squad.

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