Injuries & Moves: Musgrove (right elbow) throws bullpen
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May 13: SS Ha-Seong Kim starts vs. Rockies
A day after taking a Walker Buehler fastball square in the left wrist, Kim was back in the starting lineup for the Padres' series opener against Colorado on Monday night, playing shortstop. Kim, who was in obvious pain immediately after the hit-by-pitch, exited Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers, but subsequent X-rays came back negative.
"I thought that didn't look good at all, so we're very pleased that he's negative in the imaging and able to perform today," said Padres manager Mike Shildt.
10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Joe Musgrove (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: Late May
Musgrove threw a light bullpen on May 13, marking the first time he'd done so since he was placed on the 15-day IL following his May 1 start. He's slated for another bullpen session on May 15, with manager Mike Shildt noting that if all goes well, Musgrove is trending toward making his return during the Padres' series May 17-20 in Atlanta. Musgrove has a 6.37 ERA in eight starts this year, though his most recent outing was his sharpest -- nine strikeouts over six innings of two-run ball against Cincinnati. (Last updated: May 14)
RHP Luis Patiño (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: 2025
Patiño underwent Tommy John surgery on April 30, putting an end to his 2024 season before it began. The 24-year-old made two appearances in Spring Training before opening the season on the IL. The Padres, who originally signed Patiño as an amateur free agent before dealing him to Tampa Bay in the 2020 Blake Snell trade, claimed Patiño off waivers from the White Sox in December. (Last updated: May 1)
IF/OF Tucupita Marcano (surgery for torn right ACL)
Expected return: First half
Marcano has begun taking ground balls as he progresses in his rehab from a torn ACL. The 24-year-old utilityman had surgery last August after injuring his knee while playing for the Pirates against the Padres on July 24. He does not yet have a set date to return to game action but will continue ramping up his baseball activity. (Last updated: April 12)
RHP Glenn Otto (right shoulder teres major strain)
Expected return: First half
After dealing with shoulder trouble last season, Otto suffered a setback during the early stages of camp, and he's yet to pitch in Cactus League games. On March 9, manager Mike Shildt offered some clarity, noting that Otto is still in the rehab stage of his recovery, though he added that Otto is getting "closer to playing catch and baseball activity." The Padres claimed Otto off waivers from the Rangers last September. He was expected to be part of their rotation competition, but instead he opened the year on the injured list. (Last updated: March 25)