SAN DIEGO -- The Padres announced their 25-man Opening Day roster on Wednesday evening. For all intents and purposes, it'll serve as their Opening Series roster -- before things are re-shuffled further next week.
San Diego took advantage of a scheduled off-day Sunday and will begin the season by carrying 14 position players and only four starting pitchers. Tyson Ross, the club's presumed No. 5 starter, is set to open the year in Minors camp. He could be destined for an April 6 callup -- the earliest date a fifth starter would be necessary.
Along with Ross' reassignment, outfielder Travis Jankowski and relievers Colten Brewer, Buddy Baumann and Phil Maton were optioned to the Minors, leaving this 25-man roster:
The Padres settled on three catchers, largely as a result of Lopez's impact left-handed bat.