Eric Stults was lit up for five runs on six hits over 4 2/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Cubs.

Stults struck out four and didn't walk anyone. The soft-tossing left-hander didn't have problems in his first trip through the lineup, but the Cubs solved his popgun arsenal with a two-run fourth and three-run fifth. Stults, now 2-5 with a 4.97 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and only 25 strikeouts, is not a fantasy option. Stults takes on the Snakes in Arizona on Tuesday.

Eric Stults pitched well in a losing effort against the Rockies on Friday, surrendering only two runs (one earned) on six hits over 6 2/3 innings.

The soft-tossing left-hander walked one and struck out a pair on the evening. Despite the unexpected strong start at Coors Field, Stults still owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 21/8 K/BB ratio on the season. He's best served being left on the waiver wire for Thursday's home start against the Cubs.

Eric Stults picked up his second win after allowing two runs in six innings Saturday against the Marlins.

This stops the bleeding for a bit, but it's just Stults' second quality start in eight tries this year. His rotation spot is sure to be in doubt as some of the Padres' younger options continue to progress in the minors.

Kansas City ensured Eric Stults' rough start continued Monday, collecting three runs on 11 hits over 4 2/3 innings.

Stults, who had two this evening, has not struck out more than three batters in a start this season. He's surrendered less than seven hits in three of seven starts. He's lasted longer than six innings zero times. But good news! He didn't allow a ball to leave the yard tonight for the first time all year. The southpaw, 1-3 with a 5.40 ERA and 1.77 WHIP, plays host to the Marlins this weekend in San Diego.

Eric Stults was torched for five runs on seven hits over 2 2/3 innings Tuesday in a loss to the Giants.

It was ugly from the jump, as Stults served up solo homers to leadoff hitter Angel Pagan and No. 3 batter Buster Posey. Bud Black had seen enough during a three-run third, yanking Stults in favor of Donn Roach before the end of the frame. Stults, no fantasy option at 1-3 with a 5.34 ERA and 1.67 WHIP, will face the Royals in his next start.

Eric Stults got the no-decision in Thursday's start against the Nationals, allowing two runs in 5 1/3 innings.

Stults tried to make it through the sixth, but was pulled after allowing a one-out solo home run to Danny Espinosa followed by a single. Overall, the lefty allowed ten hits, walked none, and struck out three. Stults allowed a few too many hits, but to his credit, he was able to dance out of danger. He has only 12 strikeouts through 26 innings, however. Stults will face the Giants in his next start.

Eric Stults limited the Giants to one run and three hits in six innings Saturday to win for the first time this season.

Stults pounded the strike zone, and the Giants just didn't have much of an answer for him. It was his first quality start in four tries this year and also the first in which he didn't give up a homer. Next up for him is a date with the Nationals.

Eric Stults coughed up four runs -- three earned -- on nine hits over five innings in a 5-4 no-decision win against the Rockies on Monday.

It was another blah outing for the southpaw, who is now 0-2 with a 5.52 ERA and 1.77 WHIP through three starts. There's nothing fluky going on here, as evidenced by his 7/5 K/BB rate and three homers allowed over 14 2/3 innings (Wilin Rosario got him tonight). Nobody should want any part of Stults when he toes the rubber in San Diego against the Giants this weekend.

Eric Stults held the Indians to two runs -- one earned -- over 5 2/3 innings Wednesday but took his second loss of the season.

Nick Swisher reached on a one-out error by Alexi Amarista in the sixth inning, and Jason Kipnis followed with a home run for the lone runs of the game. While he did pick up another loss, Stults was a lot better in this one. He'll go up against the Rockies next week at home.

Eric Stults allowed just one run over four innings in his last Cactus League start on Saturday.

Stults was taken deep by Jason Kipnis in the fourth inning, but it was the only hit allowed by the left-hander on the afternoon. The southpaw also walked three batters while striking out two. he'll enter the season as the Padres' fourth starter.

Eric Stults delivered his finest outing of the Cactus League season to date on Friday, allowing just one run on three hits over five innings in a victory over the Angels.

Stults racked up four strikeouts in the game and issued only one free pass. Unfortunately for him, even with the strong outing, the 34-year-old southpaw owns a 7.15 ERA through four starts and could pitch his way out of the Padres Opening Day rotation.

Eric Stults allowed three runs in an inning of work on Tuesday against the D'Backs.

The lefty, battling for the fifth spot in the rotation, now has back-to-back ugly outings to start the spring. His three runs came on two walks and three hits, including two doubles.

Eric Stults allowed three runs in two innings of work against the Mariners on Thursday.

Stults was hit hard at times, as two of the three hits he allowed were doubles. He is competing for a spot at the back of the Padres' rotation. Stults was valuable to the Padres last season, logging over 200 innings with a 3.93 ERA.

Padres and LHP Eric Stults avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.75 million contract.

Stults' stuff is far from overwhelming, but he's proved to be a great fit at Petco Park, posting a 3.62 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over the last season and a half. He eclipsed 200 innings in 2013 and will compete for a spot in the Padres' 2014 rotation.

Eric Stults tossed seven strong innings in Saturday's victory over the Giants, allowing three runs on seven hits.

Stults punched out three on the afternoon without walking a batter. He was on the rocks early after Hunter Pence's two-run shot in the third inning put the Giants on top 3-1, but he settled in nicely afterwards. He wraps up the season with an 11-13 record, 3.93 ERA and 131/40 K/BB ratio in 203 2/3 innings. While he'll open the 2014 season in the Padres rotation, he remains best used as a matchup play in mixed leagues.

Eric Stults twirled 6 1/3 frames of one-run ball in a victory over the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Stults surrendered seven hits and a pair of walks, but he fanned five and generally danced out of danger. The southpaw has allowed only five runs over his last three starts to lower his ERA below 4.00 for the first time since late August. Stults, who improved to 10-13 with a 3.94 ERA, will take on the Giants Saturday.

Eric Stults limited the Pirates to two runs over five innings in Tuesday's 5-2 victory.

Stults allowed seven hits and a walk, but he struck out five and was able to limit the damage for the most part. A Marlon Byrd two-RBI single in the third inning were the only runs the Pirates managed against the soft-tossing southpaw. Stults should be avoided this weekend against the Dodgers.

Eric Stults held the Phillies to two runs on six hits over six innings in Wednesday's loss.

Stults struck out five and didn't walk anyone, but two of his hits he permitted were solo homers. He left with the game tied and watched the Padres' relief corps let home a couple runs. Stults had really struggled the last two times out, so this was a step in the right direction. He'll face the Pirates on the road next week.

Eric Stults was lit up for seven runs on nine hits over just 4 2/3 frames in Wednesday's loss to the Giants.

Stults didn't walk anyone, but he gave up three home runs, something that's pretty hard to do at Petco Park. The left-hander's ERA has risen from 3.45 to 4.07 over his last eight outings. He'll try to rebound next week in Philadelphia.

Eric Stults was slapped with the loss Sunday after giving up three runs on eight hits over six innings to the Cardinals.

He struck out two and walked one. Stults required 124 pitches to complete six innings. The veteran has gone at least six frames in 11 of his last 13 starts. Stults falls to 8-8 with a 3.45 ERA.