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Source: San Diego Padres
Summary
San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron may start the season on the injured list after undergoing hemorrhoid surgery to treat an infection. Manager Craig Stammen said Waldron will be out for at least a week, depending on the healing process. Waldron had been having a good spring training, with increased velocity and a working knuckleball. He made one major league appearance last season, giving up four earned runs in 4.2 innings.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Waldron’s injury comes at a bad time, after he was having a strong spring training.
He was dealing, with increased velocity and a working knuckleball.
But now he’s out, and the competition for the last two spots in the starting rotation is heating up.
This one felt recognizable early, as the Padres’ pitching depth is already being tested.
Original observation: It’s not the first time a Padres pitcher has been sidelined by an unexpected medical issue.
Author: Evan Null
