6 former Padres you may have forgotten who are still playing in the 2025 MLB playoffs

Do Padres fans still have any rooting interests in the 2025 MLB playoffs? We have now reached the championship series stage of the postseason, there are still quite a few former Friars still out there.

As we have gone through the bracket, several former Padres with big roles, like Trent Grisham (Yankees) and Drew Pomeranz (Cubs), have been bounced. Those were rootable guys, but some of the remaining players may not be. Check them out here.

1, Matt Brash, Seattle Mariners

Starting out with the teams more likely to have Padres fans on their side, the Mariners have two former players with connections to San Diego.

Matt Brash, one of the best strikeout relievers in the game, was drafted by the Padres in the fourth round of the 2019 draft. Brash never made it to the bigs with the Padres, as he was traded to Seattle in 2020, where has been since.

In 5.2 postseason innings this year, Brash has racked up eight strikeouts, allowing one earned run. He came in relief in Game 1 of the ALCS and tossed a scoreless frame.

2. Josh Naylor, Seattle Mariners

At 28 years old, Naylor has been on so many teams already, and his journey is not the easiest to track. It's interesting, though that he's moved around so often, considering he is one of the better players currently in the playoffs.

Naylor had a stint with San Diego, batting .278 in 2020 across 18 games before getting traded to the Guardians. Naylor also played in 94 games in 2019 with the Padres to begin his MLB career.

This season, Naylor batted .295 with the Diamondbacks and the Mariners, driving in 92 RBIs alongside 50 extra-base hits. He hasn't been red-hot in the playoffs yet, batting 6-for-27 (.222).

3. Robert Gasser, Milwaukee Brewers

Some Padres fans may say "Who?" when Robert Gasser is brought up, but he was drafted 71st overall by San Diego in 2021. He was traded to Milwaukee in 2022 as part of the Josh Hader trade.

In two postseason innings, Gasser has allowed two runs on five hits.

4. Jared Koenig, Milwaukee Brewers

Koenig was signed by the Padres to a minor league contract as a free agent ahead of the 2023 season, but was released in June of that season.

He's been up and down with the Brewers and their Triple-A affiliate since, but he was dominant in the 2025 regular season. Out of the bullpen, Koenig had a 2.86 ERA in 72 appearances, logging a 6-1 record with 27 holds, two saves, and a 9.3 K/9.

Across three appearances in the NLDS against the Cubs, Koenig allowed one run while recording eight outs.

5. Blake Snell, Los Angeles Dodgers

Blake Snell is a really interesting case to monitor as we head into the NLCS. A Cy Young Award winner with the Padres in 2023, Snell has done everything possible to keep Friars fans from wanting to root for him. He signed a one-year deal with the Giants in 2024, and now he is signed through 2029 with the Dodgers.

He can't stay out of the NL West, which makes it hard for Padres fans to root for him. He's been solid all year long, logging 2.35 ERA in 11 regular season starts. Through two postseason outings, Snell has racked up 18 strikeouts in 13 innings, all while allowing just two runs. He is set to start Game 1 of the NLCS on Monday night.

6. Tanner Scott, Los Angeles Dodgers

Scott has not pitched in the postseason yet, and he will be left off of the NLCS roster following an abscess incision procedure. He could be available if the Dodgers make it to the World Series, though.

Scott did not have a strong regular season, producing a 4.74 ERA after spending the back-half of the 2024 campaign with the Padres.

Bonus: Kirby Yates, Los Angeles Dodgers

Yates has not pitched in the postseason yet this year after posting a 5.23 ERA in the regular season. The Dodgers gave him a chance to audition for a roster spot in the playoffs with eight appearances in September, but he allowed six runs in seven innings.

Yates pitched for the Padres from 2017-20 before he elected free agency.