Players who played for the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres
129 players
129 players have played for both the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres. Greg Maddux spent the most seasons with the two: 10 with the Chicago Cubs and 2 with the San Diego Padres. On a roster now: Colin Rea, Jason Adam, Victor Caratini, Luis Torrens, and Pierce Johnson. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | CHC | SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Maddux | SP | 1986–2006 · 10 seasons | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Jerry Morales | CF | 1974–1983 · 7 seasons | 1969–1973 · 5 seasons |
| Randy Hundley | — | 1966–1977 · 10 seasons | 1975 · 1 season |
| Glenn Beckert | — | 1965–1973 · 9 seasons | 1974–1975 · 2 seasons |
| Anthony Rizzo | 1B | 2012–2020 · 9 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Clayton Richard | SP | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons | 2009–2018 · 8 seasons |
| Luis Salazar | 3B | 1990–1992 · 3 seasons | 1980–1987 · 6 seasons |
| Jason Heyward | LF | 2016–2022 · 7 seasons | 2025 · 1 season |
| Yu Darvish | SP | 2018–2020 · 3 seasons | 2021–2025 · 5 seasons |
| Derrek Lee | 1B | 2004–2010 · 7 seasons | 1997 · 1 season |
| Phil Nevin | DH | 2006 · 1 season | 1999–2005 · 7 seasons |
| Benito Santiago | C | 1999 · 1 season | 1986–1992 · 7 seasons |
| Carl Edwards Jr. | RP | 2015–2019 · 5 seasons | 2019–2024 · 2 seasons |
| Andrew Cashner | SP | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2012–2016 · 5 seasons |
| Rodney Myers | RP | 1996–1999 · 4 seasons | 2000–2002 · 3 seasons |
| Carmelo Martinez | 1B | 1983 · 1 season | 1984–1989 · 6 seasons |
| Keith Moreland | 1B | 1982–1987 · 6 seasons | 1988 · 1 season |
| Eric Hosmer | 1B | 2023 · 1 season | 2018–2022 · 5 seasons |
| Matt Szczur | CF | 2014–2017 · 4 seasons | 2017–2018 · 2 seasons |
| Travis Wood | SP | 2012–2016 · 5 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Chris Denorfia | LF | 2015 · 1 season | 2010–2014 · 5 seasons |
| Xavier Nady | RF | 2010 · 1 season | 2000–2014 · 5 seasons |
| Michael Barrett | C | 2004–2007 · 4 seasons | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Matt Clement | SP | 2002–2004 · 3 seasons | 1998–2000 · 3 seasons |
| Doug Dascenzo | RF | 1988–1992 · 5 seasons | 1996 · 1 season |
| Mark Parent | C | 1994 · 1 season | 1986–1990 · 5 seasons |
| Darrin Jackson | LF | 1985–1988 · 3 seasons | 1990–1992 · 3 seasons |
| Craig Lefferts | RP | 1983 · 1 season | 1984–1991 · 5 seasons |
| Steve Swisher | C | 1974–1977 · 4 seasons | 1981–1982 · 2 seasons |
| Gary Ross | P | 1968 · 1 season | 1970–1974 · 5 seasons |
| Colin Rea | SP | 2020–2026 · 3 seasons | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons |
| Drew Pomeranz | RP | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons | 2016–2021 · 3 seasons |
| Jason Adam | RP | 2020–2021 · 2 seasons | 2024–2026 · 3 seasons |
| Jeremiah Estrada | RP | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons | 2024–2026 · 3 seasons |
| Rich Hill | SP | 2005–2008 · 4 seasons | 2023 · 1 season |
| Brad Wieck | RP | 2019–2021 · 3 seasons | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons |
| Victor Caratini | C | 2017–2020 · 4 seasons | 2021 · 1 season |
| Cameron Maybin | LF | 2020 · 1 season | 2011–2014 · 4 seasons |
| Ronny Cedeno | SS | 2005–2008 · 4 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Scott Hairston | LF | 2013 · 1 season | 2007–2010 · 4 seasons |
| Henry Blanco | C | 2005–2008 · 4 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Damian Jackson | CF | 2004 · 1 season | 1999–2005 · 4 seasons |
| Will Cunnane | RP | 2002 · 1 season | 1997–2000 · 4 seasons |
| Rick Wilkins | C | 1991–1994 · 4 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Scott Sanders | SP | 1999 · 1 season | 1993–1996 · 4 seasons |
| Goose Gossage | RP | 1988 · 1 season | 1984–1987 · 4 seasons |
| Phil Maton | RP | 2026 · 1 season | 2017–2019 · 3 seasons |
| Luis Torrens | C | 2023 · 1 season | 2017–2020 · 3 seasons |
| Pierce Johnson | RP | 2017 · 1 season | 2020–2022 · 3 seasons |
| Brad Brach | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons |
| Anthony Bass | RP | 2018 · 1 season | 2011–2013 · 3 seasons |
| Edwin Jackson | SP | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons | 2016 · 1 season |
| Jason Marquis | SP | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Justin Germano | RP | 2012 · 1 season | 2004–2008 · 3 seasons |
| Sean Gallagher | RP | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons | 2009–2010 · 2 seasons |
| Glendon Rusch | RP | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 2008 · 1 season |
| Eric O Young Sr. | LF | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons |
| Manny Alexander | SS | 1998–1999 · 2 seasons | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons |
| Todd Walker | 1B | 2004–2006 · 3 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Alex Gonzalez | 1B | 2002–2004 · 3 seasons | 2004 · 1 season |
| Dave Magadan | 3B | 1996 · 1 season | 1999–2001 · 3 seasons |
| Ricky Gutierrez | 2B | 2000–2001 · 2 seasons | 1993–1994 · 2 seasons |
| Bob Patterson | RP | 1996–1998 · 3 seasons | 1985 · 1 season |
| Randy Myers | RP | 1993–1995 · 3 seasons | 1992 · 1 season |
| Marvell Wynne | CF | 1990 · 1 season | 1986–1988 · 3 seasons |
| Jerry Mumphrey | LF | 1986–1988 · 3 seasons | 1980 · 1 season |
| Dave Roberts | SP | 1978 · 1 season | 1969–1971 · 3 seasons |
| Fred Norman | RP | 1964–1967 · 3 seasons | 1972 · 1 season |
| Christian Bethancourt | C | 2024 · 1 season | 2016–2017 · 2 seasons |
| Brad Boxberger | RP | 2023 · 1 season | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Franmil Reyes | DH | 2022 · 1 season | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons |
| Craig Kimbrel | RP | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| Brandon Morrow | RP | 2018 · 1 season | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons |
| Rene Rivera | C | 2017 · 1 season | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Trevor Cahill | SP | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons | 2017 · 1 season |
| Carlos Manuel Villanueva | P | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons | 2016 · 1 season |
| Marcos Mateo | RP | 2010–2011 · 2 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| John D Baker | C | 2014 · 1 season | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Rodrigo Lopez | SP | 2011–2012 · 2 seasons | 2000 · 1 season |
| Eric Patterson | 2B | 2007–2008 · 2 seasons | 2011 · 1 season |
| Jerry Hairston Jr. | 3B | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons | 2010 · 1 season |
| Jody Gerut | CF | 2005 · 1 season | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons |
| Shawn Estes | SP | 2003 · 1 season | 2006–2008 · 2 seasons |
| Rob Bowen | C | 2007 · 1 season | 2006–2007 · 2 seasons |
| Mark Bellhorn | 3B | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Scott Williamson | RP | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons | 2006 · 1 season |
| Dave Hansen | 3B | 1997 · 1 season | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons |
| Rod Beck | RP | 1998 · 1 season | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons |
| Gary Matthews Jr. | CF | 2000 · 1 season | 1999–2003 · 2 seasons |
| Fred McGriff | 1B | 2002 · 1 season | 1991–1992 · 2 seasons |
| Champ Summers | 1B | 1975–1976 · 2 seasons | 1984 · 1 season |
| Hector Torres | — | 1971 · 1 season | 1975–1976 · 2 seasons |
| Jose Arcia | — | 1968 · 1 season | 1969–1970 · 2 seasons |
| Chris Krug | — | 1965–1966 · 2 seasons | 1969 · 1 season |
| Roberto Pena | — | 1965–1966 · 2 seasons | 1969 · 1 season |
| Nick Castellanos | RF | 2019 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Martin Maldonado | C | 2019 · 1 season | 2025 · 1 season |
| Taylor Rogers | RP | 2025 · 1 season | 2022 · 1 season |
| Sergio Alcantara | SS | 2021 · 1 season | 2022 · 1 season |
| Trayce Thompson | RF | 2021 · 1 season | 2022 · 1 season |
| Jose Lobaton | C | 2021 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Nick Martini | RF | 2021 · 1 season | 2019 · 1 season |
| Zach Davies | SP | 2021 · 1 season | 2020 · 1 season |
| Adam Warren | RP | 2016 · 1 season | 2019 · 1 season |
| Jon Jay | RF | 2017 · 1 season | 2016 · 1 season |
| Fernando Rodney | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2016 · 1 season |
| Donn Roach | RP | 2015 · 1 season | 2014 · 1 season |
| Mike Baxter | RF | 2015 · 1 season | 2010 · 1 season |
| Alberto Gonzalez | SS | 2013 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Cody Ransom | SS | 2013 · 1 season | 2013 · 1 season |
| Alex Hinshaw | RP | 2012 · 1 season | 2012 · 1 season |
| Matt Stairs | 1B | 2001 · 1 season | 2010 · 1 season |
| Chad Gaudin | RP | 2008 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Cliff Floyd | LF | 2007 · 1 season | 2009 · 1 season |
| Milton Bradley | LF | 2009 · 1 season | 2007 · 1 season |
| Jim Edmonds | CF | 2008 · 1 season | 2008 · 1 season |
| Rondell White | LF | 2001 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Trenidad Hubbard | CF | 2003 · 1 season | 2002 · 1 season |
| Alex Arias | 3B | 1992 · 1 season | 2001 · 1 season |
| Terry Shumpert | DH | 1996 · 1 season | 1997 · 1 season |
| Bob Tewksbury | SP | 1988 · 1 season | 1996 · 1 season |
| Brian Dorsett | C | 1996 · 1 season | 1991 · 1 season |
| Mike Campbell | RP | 1996 · 1 season | 1994 · 1 season |
| Calvin Schiraldi | RP | 1988 · 1 season | 1990 · 1 season |
| Joe Carter | 1B | 1983 · 1 season | 1990 · 1 season |
| Tim Stoddard | RP | 1984 · 1 season | 1985 · 1 season |
| Dan Briggs | 1B | 1982 · 1 season | 1979 · 1 season |
| Oscar Gamble | DH | 1969 · 1 season | 1978 · 1 season |
| Frank Reberger | P | 1968 · 1 season | 1969 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.