 Lollar was traded to the Padres near the end of spring training 1981, along with three other players, for outfielder Jerry Mumphrey and pitcher John Pacella.Lollar spent the strike-shortened 1981 season splitting time between the starting rotation and the bullpen for the Padres.He had a record of 2–8 in 24 games, including 11 starts, and an ERA of 6.10.