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What is the White Sox vs Padres lineup for May 1?

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The Padres lineup for May 1 features Ramón Laureano in left field, Fernando Tatis Jr. at second base, and Manny Machado at third base, with Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth out.

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Padres Starting LineupRamón Laureano (LF), Fernando Tatis Jr. (2B), Miguel Andujar (DH), Manny Machado (3B), Xander Bogaerts (SS), Ty France (1B), Nick Castellanos (RF), Freddy Fermin (C), Bryce Johnson (CF)
Notable AbsencesJackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth out of the lineup
Reason for Lineup ChangesLeft-handed pitcher Noah Schultz starting for White Sox
Pitching MatchupNoah Schultz (LHP, White Sox) vs. Germán Márquez (RHP, Padres)
Game Time6:40 p.m. PT / 9:40 p.m. ET on May 1
Tatis StatusFernando Tatis Jr. batting second, still seeking first home run of season

Padres Starting Lineup for May 1

The San Diego Padres announced their starting lineup for the May 1 matchup against the Chicago White Sox. The lineup features Ramón Laureano in left field, Fernando Tatis Jr. at second base, Miguel Andujar as designated hitter, Manny Machado at third base, Xander Bogaerts at shortstop, Ty France at first base, Nick Castellanos in right field, Freddy Fermin as catcher, and Bryce Johnson in center field.

Key Absences and Adjustments

Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth are out of the lineup due to the left-handed pitcher matchup. Bryce Johnson starts in center field with Merrill unavailable. Miguel Andujar moves up to the number three hole in the batting order, while Ty France and Nick Castellanos receive starts with Gavin Sheets on the bench.

Pitching Matchup

The White Sox are sending rookie left-handed pitcher Noah Schultz to the mound against San Diego's veteran right-handed pitcher Germán Márquez. Schultz has a 3.52 ERA with 18 strikeouts across three starts this season. Márquez is making his sixth start and has shown an inconsistent pattern, alternating between strong performances and poor outings.

Game Details

First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. PT and 9:40 p.m. ET on May 1, 2026. The game will be broadcast on Padres.TV, the MLB app, and cable channels including Cox (Channel 83), DirecTV (Channel 694-3), AT&T Uverse (Channels 781 or 1781), and Spectrum (Channels 305 or 443). Radio broadcasts will air on 97.3 The Fan in English and XEMO 860 in Spanish.

Team Context

The Padres enter May with a 19-11 record after a disappointing series loss to the Cubs. The White Sox arrive with a 14-17 record but momentum after sweeping the Los Angeles Angels and going 7-3 over their last 10 games. This matchup opens a three-game series at Petco Park in San Diego.

Sources

  1. Chicago White Sox at San Diego Padres odds, picks, and predictions (sportsbookwire.usatoday.com)
  2. Padres Lineup vs White Sox: Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth Out (si.com)

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