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.

Eric Stults held the Giants to one run on five hits over six innings Sunday for his eighth win of the season. He gave up just two walks and had five strikeouts. Stults, who was coming off a complete game in his last outing, has went at least six innings in three of his last five starts. He has a 3.40 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 127 innings.