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Clayton Richard | Starting Pitcher

Team: San Diego Padres
Age / DOB:  (29) / 9/12/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 240
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Clayton Richard allowed just one run on seven hits over eight innings in Sunday's win against the Diamondbacks.
Richard was pitching on six days rest after he was scratched from his start on Saturday. It was a solid bounce back effort, but he only had one strikeout and still has a 7.01 ERA over 53 innings this season. Jun 16 - 7:29 PM

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Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard has been scratched from his start Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

No word yet on why he isn't available, but Richard is expected to be pushed back to start Sunday. Jason Marquis will move up one day and start in his place.
Source: San Diego Padres on Twitter
Jun 15 - 9:40 AM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard struggled again Sunday, allowing four earned runs over six innings in a loss to the Rockies.

Richard is now posting an 8.06 ERA over nine starts and has allowed 13 home runs in 42 2/3 innings. It's hard to believe that he still has a rotation spot at this point. The Padres could turn back to the recently-promoted Burch Smith if/when they decide to move Richard to the bullpen.
Jun 9 - 8:09 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard surrendered six runs in 4 1/3 innings Tuesday in a loss to the Dodgers.

The Padres' patience with Richard has to be wearing thin, as he's now given up 11 runs in 12 1/3 innings since coming off the disabled list. We'd certainly rather see Robbie Erlin in the rotation.
Jun 5 - 1:24 AM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard will make his next start Tuesday against the Dodgers after pitching in relief Friday.

Richard was scheduled to start tonight before finishing the 17-inning game last night. Tuesday's start was due to go to Andrew Cashner, but he's being pushed back to Thursday to give him some extra rest.
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Source: Corey Brock on Twitter
Jun 1 - 7:51 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard, who was scheduled to start Saturday, pitched scoreless 16th and 17th innings to pick up a win in relief against the Blue Jays on Friday.

It was the left-hander's first win after five losses this season. The Padres now figure to dip into the minors for a starter Saturday. Triple-A Tucson's Robbie Erlin would be on four days' rest, making him the logical choice.
Jun 1 - 3:22 AM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard was lit up for five runs over six frames Monday against the Mariners in his return from the disabled list.

Jason Bay and Michael Morse took Richard deep in the first inning, and Kelly Shoppach hit one out in the fourth. Richard settled in after that, but by then it was too late. The left-hander has been a strong streaming option during home starts over the past couple years, but with an 8.35 ERA and 1.92 WHIP this season, it's hard to trust him this weekend at home against the Blue Jays.
May 27 - 6:52 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Padres activated LHP Clayton Richard from the 15-day disabled list.

Richard will return to the San Diego starting rotation on Monday against the Mariners after sitting out for three weeks with an intestinal virus. The left-hander is 0-4 with an 8.54 ERA in six starts this season and can't be trusted in standard mixed fantasy leagues.
May 27 - 1:29 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard (illness) will likely be activated from the disabled list on Monday.

"He came out of his bullpen fine," Padres manager Bud Black said. "It looks as if Clayton is tracking toward Monday." Richard has been out since May 5 with an intestinal virus. He made two minor league starts and threw a bullpen session Friday at Chase Field, and he seems to be back in good health. The left-hander had a rough start to the season, as he sits at 0-4 with an 8.54 ERA through six starts.
Source: Padres.mlb.com
May 25 - 11:26 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard (illness) gave up two runs in six innings Tuesday in his second minor league rehab start with Triple-A Tucson.

Richard, out since May 4 with an intestinal virus, gave up five hits and no walks while striking out four. The southpaw threw 65 out of 94 pitches for strikes. It should be enough for the Padres to activate him from the disabled list.
Source: San Diego Padres on Twitter
May 22 - 9:19 AM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard (illness) will make a second rehab start with Triple-A Tucson.

Richard struck out eight over six innings of one-run ball Thursday for Tucson, but the Padres want him to have another tune-up. "He feels good about where he is right now, how his arm feels and how he feels physically in general, from the whole bad virus he contracted," manager Bud Black said. Assuming Richard feels fine in his next outing, he could rejoin the rotation as soon as next weekend.
Source: Padres.mlb.com
May 16 - 10:12 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard (illness) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Tucson on Thursday.

Richard has been out since early this month with an intestinal virus that caused him to lose 12 pounds. He should need just the one rehab start before rejoining the Padres' rotation.
Source: San Diego Padres on Twitter
May 14 - 6:35 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard (illness) threw a simulated game Saturday at Tropicana Field.

Richard was placed on the disabled list Sunday with an intestinal virus and reportedly lost 12 pounds since the issue surfaced. He'll need to continue to build up strength before he's able to return. Even when healthy, Richard won't be guaranteed a spot in the Padres' rotation.
Source: Union-Tribune San Diego
May 11 - 2:26 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Padres placed LHP Clayton Richard on the 15-day disabled list with an intestinal virus.

Richard has lost 12 pounds since the intestinal issue surfaced. It's not clear at this point how long he might be sidelined. Tyson Ross has been activated from the disabled list and will assume Richard's spot on the roster.
May 5 - 2:32 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard dropped to 0-4 after giving up seven runs -- five earned -- in 3 2/3 innings Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

This has to be the end for Richard in the rotation, at least for a little while. Given his $5.24 million salary, there's little doubt he'd clear waivers if the Padres wanted to send him down. He has an 8.54 ERA, a 2.05 WHIP and fewer strikeouts (13) than walks (17) in six starts this season. Robbie Erlin could get a chance to replace him.
May 5 - 12:42 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Yasmani Grandal
2Nick Hundley
1B1Yonder Alonso
2Jesus Guzman
2B1Jedd Gyorko
2Logan Forsythe
3Alexi Amarista
SS1Everth Cabrera
2Pedro Ciriaco
3B1Chase Headley
LF1Carlos Quentin
2Kyle Blanks
CF1Cameron Maybin
2Mark Kotsay
RF1Will Venable
2Chris Denorfia
3Jaff Decker
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Edinson Volquez
2Clayton Richard
3Jason Marquis
4Eric Stults
5Andrew Cashner
6Cory Luebke
7Joe Wieland
8Casey Kelly
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Huston Street
2Luke Gregerson
3Dale Thayer
4Joe Thatcher
5Tyson Ross
6Tim Stauffer
7Tom Layne
8Nick Vincent