Injuries to the pitching staff can derail a team’s chances of playing in the postseason. Too often, this occurrence forces the front office to devise a makeshift plan that hopefully offsets their newfound challenge. The San Diego Padres hope the return of Bryan Hoeing to the active roster will reinforce the pitching staff.
The righthander was taken off the injury list and is poised to make an impact on the mound. His path back to the majors has been longer than expected.
Hoeing’s journey back to the majors
Hoeing experienced shoulder discomfort early in spring training, which forced the Padres to shut him down.