Padres Lineup vs Mariners: Ty France Starting Over Nick Castellanos, Miguel Andujar

The San Diego Padres kick off a three-game series with the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:27pm

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The San Diego Padres will face the Seattle Mariners in the first game of a three-game series on Tuesday night. The Padres' lineup features some notable changes, with Ty France starting at first base over Nick Castellanos and Miguel Andujar. The Padres are currently second in the National League West with a 10-6 record, trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the team is dealing with an injury concern as starting pitcher Nick Pivetta left his previous outing with an elbow issue. The Padres are optimistic about Pivetta's status, but they are also reportedly interested in signing free agent pitcher Lucas Giolito.

Why it matters

The Padres' lineup changes and Pivetta's injury could have a significant impact on the team's performance in this series against the Mariners. The Padres are looking to keep pace with the Dodgers in the NL West, and any injuries or lineup adjustments could affect their ability to do so.

The details

Padres right-hander Michael King will take the mound against Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo. King has a 3.24 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 16.2 innings this season, while Woo had a 2.94 ERA with 186.2 innings last year, finishing fifth in American League Cy Young award voting. The Padres' lineup features some notable changes, with Ty France starting at first base over Nick Castellanos and Miguel Andujar.

  • The Padres and Mariners will play the first game of their three-game series on Tuesday night.

The players

Michael King

The Padres' starting pitcher for Tuesday's game, who has a 3.24 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 16.2 innings this season.

Bryan Woo

The Mariners' starting pitcher for Tuesday's game, who had a 2.94 ERA with 186.2 innings last year, finishing fifth in American League Cy Young award voting.

Nick Pivetta

The Padres' starting pitcher who left his previous outing with an elbow injury, though the team is optimistic about his status.

Lucas Giolito

The free agent pitcher the Padres are reportedly interested in signing, potentially as a replacement for Pivetta.

Ty France

The Padres' first baseman who is starting in Tuesday's game over Nick Castellanos and Miguel Andujar.

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What they’re saying

“I think we're optimistic that we caught it at the right time.”

— Craig Stammen, Padres Manager

What’s next

The Padres will have more information on Pivetta's status ahead of Tuesday's game.

The takeaway

The Padres' lineup changes and Pivetta's injury could have a significant impact on the team's performance in this series against the Mariners, as they look to keep pace with the Dodgers in the NL West.