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Padres Adjust Roster After Jake Cronenworth's Rib Fracture Lands Him on Injured List

The team promotes Tyler Wade and shifts roles for Jose Iglesias while maintaining a league-leading start to the season.

Overview

  • Jake Cronenworth has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Wednesday due to a non-displaced right rib fracture initially mistaken for a bruise.
  • The Padres promoted infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade from Triple-A El Paso and moved pitcher Matt Waldron to the 60-day injured list to address roster gaps.
  • Veteran Jose Iglesias is expected to take over Cronenworth's role at second base, with Wade filling Iglesias' utility role.
  • Other injuries affecting the Padres include Jackson Merrill’s hamstring strain and Yu Darvish’s ongoing recovery from elbow inflammation.
  • Despite injury challenges, the Padres remain competitive, becoming the first MLB team to reach 10 wins this season.

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