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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
JP Sears, 30-year-old left-handed pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization, recently delivered a strong performance for Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas against Tacoma Rainiers. After struggling with a 7.00 ERA through his first six starts of the season, Sears allowed just one unearned run on two hits with eight strikeouts in a quality outing. However, he remains in the minors despite significant injuries to the Padres' rotation (Musgrove, Pivetta out). Reports suggest the Padres may be considering moving on from Sears as a trade chip, given his inconsistent performance (5.47 ERA in 2025) and lack of MLB call-up despite organizational depth needs.
Strengths
- + Strong recent performance: 8 strikeouts, 2 hits allowed, 1 unearned run in latest start
- + Demonstrated ability to bounce back after poor start to season (7.00 ERA through 6 starts)
- + Left-handed pitcher with multiple years of team control
- + Experience with multiple MLB organizations (Yankees, Padres)
Weaknesses
- - Inconsistent performance: 7.00 ERA through first six starts of 2026 season
- - Poor 2025 performance: 5.47 ERA in five starts
- - Age 30 with limited recent MLB success
- - Not being called up despite significant injuries to Padres rotation (Musgrove, Pivetta)
- - Considered expendable trade chip by organization
- - Already traded twice in four years, suggesting limited organizational confidence
About
JP Sears is a sp for the San Diego Padres.
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San Diego Padres