Padres Release Leclerc After Shoulder Surgery | San Diego Padres News

Padres stun Nationals 3-2 in opener, but the real story? Veteran reliever José Leclerc’s surprise release after shoulder surgery sidelined him most of the season. With nine MLB seasons and a solid track record, his minor league deal didn’t work out — especially with that July opt-out clause. Tough break for a guy who’s battled through injuries and delivered strikeouts for years. What’s next for Leclerc? 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/476cae2bcbe3827c