The San Diego Padres lost their series opening game against the New York Mets 8-3 at Petco Park on Thursday.
On Friday, the Padres will send Joe Musgrove to the mound looking for his first win since returning from the injured list in a rematch between the two National League wild card contenders.
Here are all the headlines you may have missed on Thursday:
In a move that surprised many, the Padres sent their starting pitcher Matt Waldron – who has started most of the team’s games this season – to Triple-A El Paso. The decision was made shortly before the Padres’ game against the Mets. The move has consequences for Waldron and the team.
With Ha-Seong Kim out due to injury, many speculated whether Xander Bogaerts would return to the shortstop position. However, the Padres have decided against this adjustment. Bogaerts will continue at second base and will not switch back to the shortstop position in Kim’s absence. He has his reasons.
The Padres have signed a veteran right-handed reliever to a new minor league contract just days after he was designated for assignment. This is the pitcher’s second signing with the team in just three months, following a brief stint as a free agent.
The Padres made a procedural roster adjustment on Thursday, transferring star outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Since he has been suffering from a right thigh stress reaction since late June, this move significantly impacts team dynamics. The Padres brought in shortstop Mason McCoy for infield depth, a corresponding change to the 40-man roster.
