Luis Campusano will be returning to the San Diego Padres after he and the team agreed to a one-year deal for the 2026 season, according to a report from AJ Cassavell on Padres.com. The struggles of Campusano have been discussed in great detail over the past couple of seasons. His defense leads much to be desired and his offense, while impressive at Triple-A, does not seem to translate to MLB.
Former Padres manager Mike Shildt was not high on Campusano because he placed an emphasis on defense at the catcher position. Perhaps this season, with a new manager and with another year of experience under his belt, Campusano can find a way to contribute and remain with the MLB roster throughout the 2026 season.