SEPTEMBER 17, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
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Mike Yastrzemski - Remains out FridayYastrzemski (elbow) is not starting Friday against Atlanta, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ImpactThe outfielder is out of the lineup for the third day in a row, though he did make a pinch-hit appearance in each of the previous two games, which is a strong indication that he'll be available off the bench again Friday. Darin Ruf, Kris Bryant and LaMonte Wade will start in the outfield from left to right.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Wil Myers - Sits again FridayMyers remains on the bench Friday against the Cardinals.
ImpactMyers sits for the third straight game, though he's appeared off the bench in each of the previous two, recording an RBI hit in both contests. Tommy Pham and Jurickson Profar remain the starting corner outfielders.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Padres pregame: Cronenworth still out; Frazier remains in cleanup spotAdam Frazier hitting fourth vs. Cardinals after productive two games against Giants; two roster moves made
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Jake Cronenworth - Still sidelinedCronenworth (finger) will remain on the bench Friday against the Cardinals.
ImpactCronenworth hasn't played since last Friday while recovering from a small finger fracture. Previous reports indicated that the Padres hoped he'd return during the weekend series against St. Louis, which could still happen, though it won't be happening in the series opener. Fernando Tatis remains the shortstop Friday, with Jurickson Profar making another start in right field.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Vince Velasquez - Recalled to start FridayVelasquez was selected from Triple-A El Paso to start Friday's game against the Cardinals.
ImpactSan Diego signed Velasquez to a minor-league deal on Wednesday and it was later reported that he would be added to the major-league roster to start Friday. The right-hander will temporarily take Blake Snell's (groin) rotation spot, though it's unclear how many starts he'll ultimately make during the final weeks of the season. Velasquez posted a 5.95 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 81.2 innings with the Phillies before being released earlier this week.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Tommy Pham - Knocks in two, swipes bag ThursdayPham went 2-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and two RBI in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Giants.
ImpactPham helped set up the Padres' first run with a single in the second frame and subsequently stole second base. He then gave San Diego a 4-0 lead with a fifth-inning two-run double. The multi-hit game was Pham's first since Aug. 12. He is slashing a meager. 167/.265/.267 through 12 games in September.
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