The Padres’ last pick in the 2025 draft is off to a good start to his career. So is their second-to-last pick.

Both first baseman Luke Cantwell and shortstop Jonathan Vastine hit the first homers of the career on Friday, leading high Single-A Fort Wayne to 6-1 win at West Michigan.

Cantwell was a 20th-round pick out of Pittsburgh in July who is playing in his third game. He went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored and is 3-for-12 since joining the TinCaps.

Vastine was a 19th-round pick out of Vanderbilt. His home run was a grand slam. He is hitting .242/.329/.318 through the first 21 games of his career.

Center fielder Kasen Wells (.651 OPS) went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a walk and a run scored.

Right-hander Maikel Miralles (1-1, 2.13 ERA) struck out six over 6⅔ shutout inning

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