San Diego Padres adjust pitching rotation, recalling Randy Vásquez and optioning Alek Jacob.

The San Diego Padres have adjusted their pitching rotation for the final regular-season games, recalling right-hander Randy Vásquez from Triple-A El Paso to start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Alek Jacob has been optioned to the minors. Vásquez, who has struggled this season with a 5.18 ERA, replaces Jacob, who had a solid 2.45 ERA in relief. The Padres secured home-field advantage for the upcoming wild-card playoff round.