MAY 29, 2022•SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Padres starting pitchers working a lot, when they workNick Martinez starting Monday in St. Louis continues Padres' commitment to keep starters fresh even as they throw a lot of pitches
Michael Chavis - Won't start SaturdayChavis (forearm) will sit Saturday against the Padres.
ImpactChavis left Friday's game with left forearm discomfort, an issue which stems from when he was struck in the arm by a pitch Wednesday against the Rockies. Josh VanMeter will start at first base Saturday.
MAY 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Ke'Bryan Hayes - Returns to lineupHayes (back) will return to the lineup Saturday against San Diego, batting second and playing third base.
ImpactHayes sat Friday due to a lower-back issue, but the injury was evidently a minor one, as he's back in action just one day later. He went 0-for-9 with four strikeouts in the two games immediately prior to the injury, which may indicate he wasn't quite at full strength.
MAY 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Manny Machado - Battling tennis elbowMachado's absence from the lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh is due to tennis elbow, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
ImpactTennis elbow is a painful condition that can happen when tendons in the elbow are worn out by repetitive motions such as swinging a bat or a tennis racket. Thankfully for Machado and the Padres, the issue isn't expected to be a long-term problem, as the third baseman is merely considered day-to-day.
MAY 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Manny Machado - Battling unspecified minor issueMachado's off day Saturday against the Pirates is more than merely a rest day, as he's dealing with an unspecified minor ailment, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
ImpactIt's difficult to predict how much time Machado will miss until more information comes out regarding his injury, though the initial framing doesn't paint it as the type of problem which could require a trip to the injured list. Ha-Seong Kim will move to third base Saturday, with Sandy Alcantara starting at shortstop, an arrangement the Padres could return to if Machado is forced to miss more than one game.
MAY 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Manny Machado - Day off SaturdayMachado will sit Saturday against the Pirates, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
ImpactThere hasn't been any indication that this is anything other than a routine day off for Machado, who's sat on just one prior occasion this season. He's hitting an excellent .357/.438/.583 on the season but will rest after going hitless in his last two games. Ha-Seong Kim slides to third base in his absence, with Sandy Alcantara getting the start at shortstop.
MAY 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Cam Alldred - Outrighted to Triple-AAlldred cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
ImpactAlldred was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on Tuesday, but he'll remain in the organization. The 25-year-old has posted a 2.42 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 22.1 innings over 11 appearances (two start) in the minors this year.
MAY 28, 2022•ROTOWIRE
