Sep. 24—Relief pitcher Alek Jacob, a North Central High grad and Gonzaga product who has spent his entire pro career with the San Diego Padres organization, was designated for assignment by the club Wednesday. Jacob's removal from San Diego's 40-man roster opened a spot for reliever Jason Adam to return from the injured list. Jacob, a 28-year-old right-hander, appeared in three games out of ...

San Diego had to make space for a veteran arm.

Aug. 8—Former Gonzaga pitcher Alek Jacob's family was one of many to lose their Spokane home in the Old Trails fire last weekend. Jacob, a North Central High graduate who is with the San Diego Padres organization, posted to his private Instagram account showing the remnants of his childhood home. Jacob's family members and their pets are safe, "but they lost everything," according to a report ...

The San Diego Padres recalled right-hander Alek Jacob from Triple-A El Paso on Friday and placed righty Matt Waldron on the 15-day injured list with a right upper arm injury. Waldron allowed six runs and eight hits in 2 2/3 innings on Tuesday in a 6-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, dropping his record this season to 1-2 with an 8.49 ERA in six games, three of them starts. Jacob was recalled from the minor leagues for the second time this season.