Padres Promote Bryce Johnson, Transfer Yu Darvish to 60-Day IL

The San Diego Padres have added outfielder Bryce Johnson to their major league roster from Triple-A El Paso, optioning catcher Luis Campusano to make room. This roster move also involved transferring right-hander Yu Darvish to the 60-day injured list due to ongoing elbow inflammation, sidelining him for the season. Johnson, 29, is expected to provide additional outfield depth amid injuries to Jackson Merrill and Jason Heyward, and brings the advantage of being a switch hitter. While Johnson posted a strong .303 average in Triple-A this season, his major league batting average stands at .177 over parts of three seasons. Campusano, serving as a third catcher behind Elias Díaz and Martín Maldonado, had limited playing time and struggled offensively this season. The promotion reflects the Padres' need to bolster their outfield options as they navigate injuries and roster challenges in 2025.