SAN DIEGO - They’re the best 1-2 punch in the majors, but Madison Bumgarner and Johnny Cueto now are a 1-3 punch.
Manager Bruce Bochy said Thursday he’s altering his rotation in the wake of Cueto’s 32-pitch outing in Tuesday’s All-Star Game.
Bumgarner will pitch Friday’s second-half opener against the Padres, followed by Jeff Samardzija. Rather than returning to the mound on three days’ rest, Cueto was pushed back a day and will start Sunday.
Jake Peavy pitches Tuesday in Boston, and Matt Cain will go Wednesday if he comes out OK from his rehab start with Class A San Jose (at Lancaster) on Friday.