clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

Mat Latos confirmed for Sunday start

Listening to XX Sports Radio.  Mat Latos is making the jump from AA to the Majors.  He'll start on Sunday.  Josh Banks sent down.

[Note by jbox, 07/18/09 10:56 AM PDT ]

Reeling Padres make call to the minors

"Mat is throwing the ball as well as anyone in our organization," Padres manager Bud Black said after the Padres lost for a 12th time in their past 14 games.

"His performance in the minors has been outstanding. Our minor league people and (general manager) Kevin Towers agree it's his time."