Young Draftees Shine in Storm Win | San Diego Padres News

Two rookies drafted in 2026 are already smashing homers in Low-A, sparking excitement for the Storm’s future. Alex Conover and Nu’u Contrades both hit their first pro dingers Thursday, helping the team beat Ontario 5-2. Conover, a 4th-round pick, drove in two runs; Contrades, a 6th-rounder, added his own power. Augie Lopez, drafted as a catcher but playing first base, delivered a two-run double in his debut. On the mound, Lan-Hong Su struck out four in three innings, and Zack Qin shut down the bats over three scoreless frames. But there was a scare: Michael Salina, recovering from Tommy John surgery, left his debut after an injury. Still, the Storm won, improving to 55-50 — proof that young talent is delivering early. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8d8dbaa3214cdfd2