Padres interested in Rockies reliever Antonio Senzatela

Venezuelan pitcher Antonio Senzatela has emerged as a target for the San Diego Padres, who are reportedly interested in acquiring him to strengthen their bullpen. After years as a Major League starting pitcher with mixed results, Senzatela has found a new role and success as a reliever for the Colorado Rockies.

According to USA Today journalist Bob Nightengale, the Padres are monitoring Senzatela as they aim to improve their pitching staff. San Diego currently sits second in the National League West, trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers. While the Padres boast the best collective ERA among relievers in the league at 3.08, they have accumulated significantly more innings pitched (219.1) compared to the Dodgers (172.1).

This increased workload highlights the Padres' need for additional reliable arms as they navigate a long 162-game season and pursue a playoff spot. Senzatela's potential addition is seen as an opportunity to add a solid arm to their relief corps.

Senzatela's current season is shaping up to be his best in 10 years. As of May 27, he has posted an impressive 1.13 ERA over 15 appearances, pitching 32 innings. His strikeout percentage has increased to 22%, a notable jump from his career average of 14.7%. Furthermore, his fastball velocity has increased to 97.1 mph from 94.2 mph before the 2026 season. His effective repertoire, featuring a four-seam fastball and cutter, has contributed significantly to his success this year.

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The lefty is on the radar of the San Diego Padres to reinforce their bullpen.