Padres place Andujar on IL with wrist fracture
The San Diego Padres placed Miguel Andujar on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right wrist sustained when he was hit by a pitch, with manager Craig Stammen signaling the injury isn’t expected to be season-ending and could keep him out into August. San Diego recalled catcher Rodolfo Durán to fill the roster gap, while Andujar’s absence removes one of the club’s few strong hitters as they chase a playoff spot with the trade deadline approaching. Reports indicate Andujar will likely return in August, though the team has not set a precise timetable and X-rays confirmed the fracture without the need for a cast, only a splint. The Padres are weighing whether to buy or sell at the deadline, and Andujar’s status could influence whether the club looks to move him as an impending free agent who might fetch a lottery-ticket prospect. The lineup could shift to accommodate left-handed-hitting Gavin Sheets more in the DH role, with potential increases in opportunities for Jase Bowen and Luis Rengifo as the Padres adjust to the absence of Andujar. Andujar’s injury follows earlier updates confirming the fracture and outlining the expected recovery timeline, underscoring the Padres’ ongoing need for offense as they navigate midseason roster decisions.
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