Bogaerts Injury Threatens Padres’ Wild Card Push | San Diego Padres News

Xander Bogaerts limped off the field early in the Padres’ game against the Mets, likely due to a hamstring injury sustained during a swing — leaving the team scrambling as he’s replaced by Sung-Mun Song. Though Bogaerts had a double earlier, his absence looms large for a Padres squad clinging to a wild-card spot, with the Diamondbacks just 1.5 games behind. Despite a strong performance the day before, the offense faltered badly in this finale, going just 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position — a frustrating end to a critical series. With Bogaerts possibly sidelined, the Padres must decide between relying on their pricey new shortstop or shifting Jake Cronenworth into the role — a pivotal decision as they fight to lock down playoff positioning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40cff0d4479539c8