URGENT UPDATE: The San Diego Padres have just placed star shortstop Xander Bogaerts on the 10-day injured list due to a non-displaced fracture in his left foot, a critical blow for the team as they fight for playoff positioning.
Bogaerts sustained the injury during Wednesday’s game against the Seattle Mariners when he fouled a ball off his foot. Despite remaining in the game, follow-up imaging revealed the fracture. Before this setback, Bogaerts had been a key player for the Padres, appearing in 131 of the team’s 134 games this season and boasting a batting average of .262 with 49 RBI and a career-high 20 stolen bases.
In response to the injury, the Padres have recalled infielder Mason McCoy from Triple-A El Paso. McCoy has played in four games for San Diego this year and has shown promise with a .272 batting average, 11 home runs, and 59 RBI across 90 games in Triple-A.
As the Padres look to maintain their momentum, they enter Friday’s matchup just two games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. The loss of Bogaerts poses a significant challenge as the team navigates the final stretch of the season.
Fans and analysts alike will be closely monitoring how the Padres adjust without their star shortstop. The team’s next game is critical as they aim to close the gap in the standings and secure a playoff spot.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
