Bubba Chandler fell to 6-9 on Wednesday against the Padres, allowing one earned run on four hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings pitched.

Chandler struck out three in the outing as Pittsburgh couldn’t pull off the sweep. Their rotation has been up-and-down throughout 2026, but by most metrics, Chandler has been their best starter in the second half. He combines one of the group’s lowest walk rates with a favorable ground-ball rate. Still just 23 years old, he’ll draw the Giants at home next time out.