Padres Lineup vs Mariners: Fernando Tatis Jr Out

San Diego looks to extend win streak against Seattle on Jackie Robinson Day

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:39pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game or match between the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, with sharp, overlapping planes of color and form representing the dynamic action on the field.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes matchup between the surging Padres and the Mariners on Jackie Robinson Day.San Diego Today

The San Diego Padres will face the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night, with right-handers Randy Vásquez and Emerson Hancock set to square off on the mound. The Padres enter the game having won six straight and nine of their last 10, while the Mariners saw their four-game winning streak snapped in Tuesday's loss. The Padres will be without star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. in the lineup.

Why it matters

The Padres have been one of the hottest teams in baseball early in the season, and a win on Wednesday would put them in a strong position to take the annual Vedder Cup series against the Mariners. The pitching matchup between Vásquez and Hancock also features two of the better young arms in the game.

The details

Vásquez has been the Padres' best starter this season, posting a 1.02 ERA across three starts, while Hancock has also impressed with a 2.04 ERA over 17.2 innings. The Mariners' young right-hander has faced the Padres twice in his career, allowing two runs over 9.2 innings. The Padres' lineup will be without star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., who is out of the lineup.

  • The game is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. PT/9:40 p.m. ET.

The players

Randy Vásquez

The Padres' right-handed starting pitcher, who has a 1.02 ERA across three starts this season.

Emerson Hancock

The Mariners' right-handed starting pitcher, who has a 2.04 ERA over 17.2 innings this year and has faced the Padres twice in his career.

Fernando Tatis Jr.

The Padres' star shortstop, who is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game.

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What’s next

A Padres win on Wednesday would put them in a great position to take this year's Vedder Cup series against the Mariners.

The takeaway

The Padres' strong start to the season, combined with the pitching matchup between Vásquez and Hancock, sets the stage for an intriguing game on Jackie Robinson Day as San Diego looks to extend its winning streak.