Will Wagner is set to return to the big-leagues.
The San Diego Padres announced Sunday that they have recalled Wagner from triple-A El Paso, bringing the infielder into the fold after acquiring him from the Toronto Blue Jays at this year’s trade deadline.
Wagner went straight to triple-A after the trade, and in 17 games with El Paso, slashed .270/.333/.405 with two home runs and 17 RBIs.
San Diego landed Wagner in exchange for catching prospect Brandon Valenzuela, who has a .683 OPS through 11 games with the Blue Jays’ triple-A Buffalo affiliate.
Before the trade, the 27-year-old Wagner had split time between Toronto and Buffalo. In 40 games with the Blue Jays in 2025, he hit .237 with seven doubles and 15 walks.
Toronto originally acquired Wagner from the Houston Astros as part of the return for Yusei Kikuchi at the 2024 trade deadline.
Now, Wagner will join the NL West-leading Padres as they wrap up a three-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon.
“I just want to help contribute to the team as best as I can. Whenever my name’s called, be ready,” Wagner said when asked about his goals in San Diego. “Be ready to play second, first, third, wherever they want me, I’ll be ready.”