The San Diego Padres have optioned left-hander Kyle Hart to Triple-A El Paso after he struggled with a 6.00 ERA in five starts. In his place, the team is expected to recall Ryan Bergert, who will make his major league debut, as they shift to a four-man rotation temporarily. Hart’s performance, particularly against right-handed hitters, raises questions about his future role, and the Padres may also explore transitioning him to a relief position or evaluate other pitching options like Stephen Kolek.
