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Padres Activate Xander Bogaerts, Restore Him to Shortstop Before Postseason

A four-week recovery with protective gear sets up San Diego to restore its preferred infield alignment.

Overview

  • San Diego activated Xander Bogaerts from the 10-day injured list and started him at shortstop Tuesday against the Brewers after a four-week absence.
  • Bogaerts fractured his left foot on Aug. 27 in Seattle and is using a shoe insert and a batting foot guard as trainers monitor him day to day with five regular-season games left.
  • Manager Mike Shildt said Bogaerts will resume the full-time shortstop role, moving Jake Cronenworth back to second base and Luis Arraez to first base or designated hitter.
  • The Padres optioned RHP Bruce Zimmerman in a corresponding move to clear a roster spot for Bogaerts.
  • San Diego clinched a playoff berth Monday on a walk-off, several regulars rested Tuesday, and Fernando Tatis Jr. remained out with an illness.