The Padres will be without one of their top bats for the Wild Card, as it was announced that Ramón Laureano sustained a fractured finger in the team’s series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers.
The injury occurred in the second inning during Laureano’s first plate appearance, when he fouled a ball off and showed signs of discomfort. While he finished the at-bat, it resulted in a strikeout and he was promptly removed from the game.
A tough blow to Mike Shildt’s lineup to say the least, but he is confident that the team will find a solution.