The Padres reinstated Xander Bogaerts from the 10-day injured checklist for tonight’s collection opener in opposition to the Braves. San Diego additionally recalled Sean Reynolds for his MLB debut, a transfer that was first reported this afternoon. In corresponding strikes, the Padres positioned reliever Wandy Peralta on the 15-day IL (retroactive to July 10) with an adductor pressure and optioned catcher Brett Sullivan.
Getting Bogaerts again is probably the most notable of tonight’s slate of strikes. He has been out since late Might after breaking his left shoulder. There was initially some thought that the four-time All-Star may very well be out of motion into August. He made a reasonably fast restoration, getting again to the massive leagues in round seven weeks. Bogaerts made two rehab appearances in Low-A and appeared in 4 contests with Triple-A El Paso.
Skipper Mike Shildt penciled Bogaerts again in at second base and within the fifth spot within the batting order. The Padres will hope for a lot better manufacturing than he managed over the primary six weeks of the season. Bogaerts was out to a .219/.265/.316 begin in a fair 200 plate appearances. That’d simply be the worst 12 months of his profession if he saved on that tempo, however he’s solely a 12 months faraway from a strong .285/.350/.440 displaying.
After the Bogaerts damage, Jake Cronenworth slid over to second base. He’s again at first base tonight and figures to spend most of his time there transferring ahead. That’ll bump Luis Arraez again to designated hitter on most nights and chip into the enjoying time obtainable to Donovan Solano. That’s not any reflection on his efficiency. For the reason that Friars chosen Solano’s minor league deal on Might 5, he’s hitting .286/.345/.398 by way of 177 plate appearances. The Colombia native has been a median or higher hitter on a price foundation over the previous six seasons with the Giants, Reds, Twins and Padres.
As for Peralta, he’ll miss no less than the following couple weeks. The recipient of a stunning four-year assure final offseason, he owns a 4.50 ERA over 41 appearances. Peralta has a typically sturdy 53.2% grounder share however has run into bother when opponents managed to raise the ball. He’s giving up house runs at a lofty 1.59 clip per 9 innings.
