Home / Sports / Padres Face Rotation Woes Before Crucial Dodgers Series
Padres Face Rotation Woes Before Crucial Dodgers Series
24 Jun
Summary
- Lucas Giolito suffered an elbow injury, landing him on the injured list.
- Walker Buehler will not start Friday against the Dodgers as planned.
- The Padres' pitching depth is tested before a critical series with the Dodgers.
The San Diego Padres' pitching staff is suddenly short-handed due to an elbow injury sustained by Lucas Giolito, who has been placed on the injured list. This setback significantly impacts the team's rotation, particularly as they prepare for a pivotal three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park, which begins on Friday. Giolito is expected to miss this series and potentially more games.
Originally slated to start Friday against the Dodgers, right-hander Walker Buehler will no longer take the mound as planned. Instead, Randy Vásquez is set to start Friday's game. JP Sears has been recalled from Triple-A El Paso to fill Giolito's spot on the roster and is scheduled to start Wednesday against the Braves. This reshuffling means Buehler and Michael King are now the likely starters for Saturday and Sunday against the Dodgers.
The Padres' pitching depth is being severely tested as they head into a challenging week against two of the National League's top teams, the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Giolito, who has a 5.16 ERA this season, will be absent for this crucial stretch. The team is evaluating options, including potentially promoting Jhony Brito if Sears does not prove to be a viable replacement.
