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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 (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. May 16 - 10:12 PM
Source: Padres.mlb.com

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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
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard surrendered five runs in 5 2/3 innings Monday in a loss to the Cubs.

Not only does Richard have a 7.94 ERA after five starts, but he has more walks (13) than strikeouts (11) through 22 2/3 innings. The Padres tend to be pretty patient with their veterans, but he really needs to be better next time out in order to keep his spot.
Apr 29 - 11:50 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard was pulled after allowing six runs in 1 2/3 innings Tuesday against the Brewers.

Gary Darling had a miserable night behind the plate, so perhaps it's not fair to judge Richard based on this one. The left-hander has also been dealing with flu-like symptoms. Still, he has a 9/11 K/BB ratio and a 7.94 ERA after four starts, neither of which is encouraging at all.
Apr 24 - 1:32 AM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Giants due to the flu.

Andrew Cashner will take the mound in his place and will probably be allowed to go three or four innings. Richard should be fine for his next turn in the rotation.
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Source: Corey Brock on Twitter
Apr 20 - 5:51 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard threw six scoreless innings in Sunday's loss to the Rockies.

Richard held the Rockies to just two hits, but ended up with a no-decision. He was removed after 104 pitches and finished with four strikeouts. Richard is now winless in his first three starts to open the season.
Apr 14 - 8:58 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard labored through five innings but escaped with a no-decision Tuesday, giving up two runs on eight hits and three walks in the 9-3 win.

Richard is usually a good spot start at home, especially against a struggling Dodgers' offense, but he didn't have it in this one. The left-hander now holds an ugly 8.68 ERA and 2.14 WHIP through his first two outings. He'll try to bounce back this weekend against the Rockies in another home start.
Apr 9 - 10:53 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard allowed seven runs -- four earned -- in 4 1/3 innings in Wednesday's loss to the Mets.

Richard allowed a league-high 31 home runs last season, and it was his downfall again Wednesday as he allowed big flies to Lucas Duda, John Buck and Ike Davis. The majority of the 29-year-old southpaw's success is a product of his home park. He's not an option outside of deep NL-only leagues.
Apr 3 - 9:53 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

In his final tuneup for the regular season, Clayton Richard allowed three runs (one earned) over five innings Thursday against the Indians.

Richard fanned six and walked one. He'll wrap up the spring with a 5.30 ERA in four starts. The Padres have him lined up to start the second game of the regular season next Wednesday against the Mets.
Mar 28 - 5:49 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard yielded five runs over 6 2/3 innings in Monday's loss to the Cubs.

It was his longest outing of the spring. Richard held the Cubs scoreless over the first three innings before he gave up one in the fourth, three in the fifth and one more in his final inning of work. All told, he allowed seven hits -- including a three-run homer by Dave Sappelt -- while striking out four and walking none. Coming off a 3.99 ERA in 33 starts last season, Richard is expected to be the club's Opening Day starter.
Mar 18 - 7:21 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard was rocked for five runs on nine hits and a walk over five innings in Wednesday's win over the Angels.

He struck out just one on the day and served up a two-run homer to Peter Bourjos. Richard always struggles everywhere but Petco Park, so it's no surprise that he got knocked around in this one. He'll continue to be a solid spot starter when at home this season.
Mar 13 - 8:03 PM
Clayton Richard - S - Padres

Clayton Richard made his Cactus League debut Sunday against the White Sox.

Richard didn't allow a run over two innings and gave up two walks. His control looked spotty, but the White Sox weren't able to get any hits off him and he managed to induce a double play in his only run-scoring situation. The Padres threw a combined four-hit shutout in the win.
Mar 3 - 6:09 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Yasmani Grandal
2Nick Hundley
3John Baker
1B1Yonder Alonso
2Jesus Guzman
2B1Jedd Gyorko
2Logan Forsythe
3Alexi Amarista
SS1Everth Cabrera
3B1Chase Headley
LF1Carlos Quentin
2Kyle Blanks
CF1Cameron Maybin
2Mark Kotsay
RF1Will Venable
2Chris Denorfia
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Edinson Volquez
2Clayton Richard
3Jason Marquis
4Eric Stults
5Andrew Cashner
6Burch Smith
7Cory Luebke
8Joe Wieland
9Casey Kelly
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Huston Street
2Luke Gregerson
3Dale Thayer
4Joe Thatcher
5Brad Brach
6Anthony Bass
7Tyson Ross
8Tim Stauffer