MARCH 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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Dennis Lin: A few Padres health updates: -Fernando Tatis... - The Athletic A few Padres health updates: -Fernando Tatis Jr. (left knee contusion) is back in the lineup today, as the DH. -Adrian Morejon, who has disc...
Set to undergo MRI this week Morejon (elbow) will undergo an MRI this week, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Morejon had to depart Sunday's Cactus League game versus the Athletics due to soreness above his elbow. Arm injuries are, unfortunately, nothing new for the left-hander, and he would appear likely to need another IL stint to begin the season even if he receives relatively good news from the MRI.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sim game coming Thursday Pomeranz (elbow) will throw another simulated game Thursday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Assuming the sim game goes well, Pomeranz should be cleared to make his Cactus League debut next week. The veteran southpaw missed all of 2022 following a setback in his recovery from 2021 flexor tendon surgery, but he's getting back on track. The Padres seem hopeful that he'll be able to join their bullpen at the start of the season rather than go on the injured list.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
In Monday's lineup Tatis (knee) will start in right field and bat third in Monday's Cactus League game versus the Giants.
Impact Tatis has been dealing with a bruised left knee lately, but it's not a big issue. The superstar is just 2-for-19 at the plate so far this spring and has admitted that his timing has been off. He has a couple more weeks of spring games and then additional time after that to knock the rust off while he finishes serving his 20-game suspension to begin the season.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
U.S. routs Canada in WBC; Puerto Rico pitchers perfect
Mike Trout hit a three-run homer, Lance Lynn threw five impressive innings and the United States used a nine-run first to cruise past Canada 12-1 at the World Baseball ClassicMARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres' Melvin ponders 6-man rotation, opening day starter
The San Diego Padres are flirting with the idea of beginning the season with a six-man pitching rotationMARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres notes: Yu Darvish appears lined up for another opening day start; Fernando Tatis Jr. held out Fernando Tatis Jr. does not play Sunday after taking pickoff throw to the knee Saturday; Adrian Morejon exits in loss to A's in Mesa
MARCH 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Spring training update: Rougned Odor goes deep twice; rough day for Padres relievers in loss to A's Adrian Morejon leaves game with pain near elbow; Rougned Odor shows power in quest to earn bench spot
MARCH 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Exits with arm discomfort Morejon left Sunday's game against the Athletics with discomfort in the back of his arm, above his elbow, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact This is unfortunately all too familiar for Morejon, who has never topped 65.1 innings in a season despite the fact the Padres have continued to try developing him as a starting pitcher. He should be considered out indefinitely and any hopes of him breaking camp in the big-league rotation are likely dashed.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Should play Monday Tatis (bruised knee) should be able to return to action Monday, likely as the designated hitter, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Impact There was some concern after Tatis was listed in Sunday's lineup and was then scratched after suffering a bruised knee Saturday, but apparently his inclusion on Sunday's lineup was an error -- he was never meant to be in the lineup. Either way, it's a day-to-day issue and shouldn't affect his availability to play in late April once the remainder of his suspension is served.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched with knee bruise Tatis (suspension) was scratched from Sunday's Cactus League lineup against Oakland due to a left knee bruise, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Padres say Tatis' removal from the starting nine is a precautionary measure after he was struck in the knee by an errant pickoff throw Saturday. The 24-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now since it doesn't appear to be a serious concern.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Padres' Craig Stammen 'highly unlikely' to pitch again San Diego Padres reliever Craig Stammen’s career appears to be over following his latest shoulder injury.
MARCH 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Likely to retire Stammen (shoulder) told reporters Sunday that it's unlikely he ever pitches again, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Stammen suffered a torn capsule in his right shoulder and strained his sub scapula Friday, and the injuries are related to the torn rotator cuff the right-hander suffered in 2022. He's been told that the recovery time would be four to six months without surgery, with an operation creating a longer rehab process. While Stammen may take some time before making an official announcement, it does seem likely that his playing career is over.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
In Sunday's lineup Batten (calf) is starting at third base and batting ninth in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Athletics.
Impact Batten has been held out of spring action thus far due to a strained calf, but he'll make his Cactus League debut Sunday. The 27-year-old received his first taste of the big leagues last year and went 2-for-19 in 15 games, but he's likely to be back with Triple-A El Paso to open the 2023 campaign.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Meneses homers twice, Mexico clobbers US 11-5 in WBC
Joey Meneses hit two homers, including a crucial three-run shot in the fourth inning, to lead Mexico in a lopsided win over the United States 11-5 in the World Baseball Classic on...MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets off spring schneid Tatis went 2-for-3 with a double, a run, two RBI and a stolen base in a Cactus League contest against the White Sox on Saturday.
Impact Tatis entered Saturday having gone 0-for-16 with three walks through six Cactus League games, so he was overdue for a big performance. The star shortstop is eligible to play in spring contests but will miss the first three weeks of the regular season while serving out the remainder of his 80-game PED suspension. The early season absence has affected his ADP in fantasy drafts, but Tatis is still typically being taken within the first two rounds.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could make team as long reliever Padres manager Bob Melvin said Saturday that Groome has chance of making the Padres' Opening Day roster as a long reliever out of the bullpen, Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan reports.
Impact Groome was acquired by the Padres last August in the deal that brought Eric Hosmer to Boston. The left-handed hurler has yet to make his major-league debut, but he's been solid this spring, pitching 10.2 scoreless innings during which he's registered 10 strikeouts. On a less promising note, Groome has walked seven batters, but he appears to be impressing enough to earn serious consideration for a spot on the Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old has pitched almost exclusively as a starter in the minors, so a long-relief role would enable him to stay stretched out enough to work as a spot starter, if needed.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could see game action soon Padres manager Bob Melvin said Saturday that Pomeranz (elbow) will throw to live hitters at least one more time before potentially getting into a spring-training game, Sammy Levitt...
Impact Pomeranz threw to live hitters Friday for the first time this spring, and Melvin was encouraged by the session, saying, "What I saw yesterday was great. He was averaging almost 92 [mph]. His breaking ball was spinning well. I know he felt good about it as well," per Bill Center of FriarWire. The manager added that Pomeranz will throw in a similar setting at least once more before potentially getting into a game situation. That lines up with earlier reports that the veteran reliever could open the season in the Padres' bullpen rather than on the injured list.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
May have avoided major injury Padres manager Bob Melvin said Saturday that Stammen's shoulder injury isn't as serious as it initially appeared, and the reliever is expected to be reevaluated in a couple of days...
Impact When Stammen departed Friday's Cactus League contest with an injury that was later reported to be right shoulder discomfort, the fear was that he aggravated the issue that caused him to miss most of the second half of last season. While that may still be the case, Melvin's update Saturday at least offers hope that Stammen isn't in line for another extended absence. Even if he does bounce back quickly, there's no guarantee the veteran reliever will make the Opening Day roster, as he's currently on a minor-league deal.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Padres notes: Fernando Tatis Jr. gets going; Ethan Salas, 16, makes spring debut; Tim Lopes pushing for spot Tatis hits ball hard every time up; Salas catches final four innings of Cactus League game; Lopes leads majors in batting average
MARCH 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Fernando Tatis Jr. gets 1st hits for Padres since 2021
A hit is a hit, even if it’s only spring trainingMARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Baseball Classic updates: Crismatt solid in start for Colombia Padres reliever Nabil Crismatt opens World Baseball Classic with four solid innings for Colombia
MARCH 11, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
