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Bogaerts Injured: Padres Face Roster Dilemma
20 Aug
Summary
- Xander Bogaerts exited Wednesday's game with a right hamstring injury.
- He was 1-for-2 with a double before leaving the game.
- His absence could impact the Padres' wild-card playoff position.
San Diego Padres' All-Star Xander Bogaerts exited Wednesday's series finale against the New York Mets in the seventh inning, apparently due to a right hamstring injury. He was replaced by infielder Sung-Mun Song after grimacing and grabbing his hamstring following a swing. Bogaerts had a double in his previous at-bat.
The team has not yet released details regarding the injury. If Bogaerts requires an injured list stint, Sung-Mun Song, signed to a four-year, $15 million deal, is a likely replacement. Alternatively, manager Craig Stammen could shift Jake Cronenworth to shortstop.
The Padres currently hold a National League wild-card spot, but their position is precarious with the Arizona Diamondbacks only 1.5 games behind. This series concluded with a frustrating 2-for-12 performance with runners in scoring position for San Diego.
