Overview

• Manager Mike Shildt confirmed a fracture of Laureano’s right index finger after Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to the Brewers.
• Laureano appeared to hurt the finger during a second-inning at-bat and was replaced in the field by Bryce Johnson.
• The Padres had not announced a roster move, though an injured-list placement is expected before the postseason opens.
• Acquired from the Orioles on July 31, Laureano delivered nine home runs and 30 RBIs for San Diego down the stretch.
• San Diego is preparing for a likely Wild Card matchup with the Cubs, a series that could influence Sheets/Johnson usage by handedness, and Fernando Tatis Jr. is improving from an illness with a possible Friday return.