Scouting Report: German Márquez
San Diego Padres | SP
Overall
Summary
German Márquez, 31-year-old right-handed pitcher for the San Diego Padres, was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 3, 2026, following a rough outing against the White Sox on May 1. He was diagnosed with right forearm nerve irritation. As of mid-May, Márquez has begun a throwing program and is expected to make a gradual recovery. Manager Craig Stammen indicated the injury is not expected to be long-term, though Márquez will need considerable time to build back up before returning to action, likely not before early June. Márquez has struggled this season with a 5.76 ERA over six starts. The Padres activated Griffin Canning as a corresponding move.
Strengths
- Beginning throwing program suggests improvement
- Manager optimistic about recovery timeline
This is a preview of the full scouting report. Subscribe for complete analysis including hit/HR probabilities, all strengths/weaknesses, injury details, and confidence modifiers.
Unlock Full Report