Rengifo’s Injury Deals Blow to Padres | San Diego Padres News

San Diego Padres’ versatile utility man Luis Rengifo suffered a season-ending ACL tear and MCL sprain during a game, ending his promising campaign early. The injury occurred while he attempted to make a play at home plate, leaving him in excruciating pain and sidelined for months. A key contributor since joining the team in late June — hitting well and filling multiple roles — Rengifo’s absence compounds the Padres’ offensive woes, especially after fellow outfielder Ramón Laureano also went down. With just 25 games left and trailing the Diamondbacks by half a game for the final wild-card spot, the Padres now face an uphill battle to salvage their playoff hopes without his bat and hustle. 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/4f628ee2ae97f0f5