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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
28-year-old catcher Rodolfo Durán was called up by the San Diego Padres on May 7, 2026, to make his MLB debut after 11 years in the minor leagues. He was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2014 and played in the Phillies, Yankees, and Royals organizations before joining the Padres on a minor-league deal in January 2025. Durán was batting .238 with a .785 OPS in 23 games for Triple-A El Paso when called up to replace injured catcher Luis Campusano (left toe fracture). Manager Craig Stammen praised Durán's defensive abilities and noted his bat has improved significantly over the last two years. In his debut on May 8, Durán went 0-for-3 but showed composure. Nine days later on May 16, he recorded his first MLB hit—a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners, a 386-foot blast in the seventh inning.
Strengths
- + First MLB hit was a home run (386 feet, two-run blast)
- + Manager praised his defensive abilities and arm strength
- + Bat has improved significantly over last two years
- + Strong spring training performance noted by coaching staff
- + Showed composure in debut despite going 0-for-3
- + Persevered through 11-year minor league journey
- + Triple-A slash line of .238/.356/.429 shows on-base ability
Weaknesses
- - Limited Triple-A production (.238 BA, .785 OPS in 23 games)
- - 0-for-3 in MLB debut
- - Career minor leaguer with limited professional experience at highest level
- - Backup catcher role with limited playing time expected
- - Age 28 with late start to MLB career
About
Rodolfo Duran is a catcher for the San Diego Padres.
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