A trade deadline deal gave the Padres catching depth and sent Ryan Bergert to Kansas City. Now, the starter is on the IL after a strong first impression.
When the Padres dealt Ryan Bergert at the trade deadline, it was the kind of move that showed just how delicate roster-building can be. Bergert had proven himself as a promising young starter in San Diego, but the team’s glaring need behind the plate outweighed their desire to hang onto another arm.