Padres Surge, Salas Rising, Rengifo Out | San Diego Padres News

The Padres crushed the Reds 5-0 in a dominant August opener, led by Michael King’s gem and a 15-hit offense fueled by Machado, France, and Bogaerts. With rosters expanding, top prospect Ethan Salas—just 20—is set to debut, while Luis Rengifo’s season ends with a torn ACL/MCL, leaving a void in the lineup. Manager Craig Stammen admits he must better manage Machado’s workload amid injuries. Meanwhile, former Padre Nick Castellanos is back in the spotlight after his release, reminding fans of the unpredictable journeys former players take. 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/0cf6b8edbc9cf978