Preview for Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Schedule and player information can change.
San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers carry the stronger offensive profile in this matchup, with a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.332 compared to the Padres' 0.313, and their pitching staff also shows better run-prevention marks overall, posting a 3.62 ERA and 3.85 FIP against San Diego's 3.94 ERA and 4.25 FIP. Those team-wide figures suggest Los Angeles holds an edge on both sides of the ball heading into this one.
Michael King is scheduled to start for San Diego, and his individual numbers stand out relative to his team's broader staff figures, with a 3.03 ERA and a WP-calculated FIP of 4.23 across approximately 181.0 innings pitched this season. No starting-pitcher information is available for the Dodgers in this preview, which limits a direct pitcher-versus-pitcher comparison, but King's ERA is notably better than the Padres' team ERA of 3.94, even though his FIP of 4.23 sits close to that same team-level mark.
Several injury notes are attached to this game. Jason Adam and Humberto Cruz of the Padres are listed on the 60-Day IL and as Out, respectively, while Miguel Andujar is listed on the 10-Day IL for San Diego. On the Dodgers' side, Yency Almonte and Ben Casparius are listed on the 60-Day IL, along with Jake Cousins. Taken together, the team-level statistics favor Los Angeles, whose offensive and pitching figures both outpace San Diego's, even with King's strong personal ERA entering his start.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
No rated WP selection is available in this article snapshot.
WP home-run candidate for Dodgers: Mookie Betts. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Padres: Ethan Salas. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
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