Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres picked up a win on Monday, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 6-2. They superior to 34-31 and are simply 3-7 of their final 10 video games. A divisional title continues to slide away, as San Diego sits 7.5 video games behind the National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers.
However, Monday’s win was a pleasant change of tempo for an offense that has been struggling. Through 65 video games, they rank thirtieth in runs scored (247), hits (452), batting common (.215) and OPS (.646). Unfortunately for them, although, a key piece of their lineup is about to overlook a while.
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San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2).Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
With the possibility to win their sequence towards the Reds on Tuesday, the Padres introduced a roster change. Bogaerts is being positioned on the paternity checklist and might be changed by infielder Will Wagner.
“We have placed INF Xander Bogaerts on the Paternity List and recalled INF Will Wagner from Triple-A El Paso,” the crew wrote by way of an X put up.
It was created for gamers to be with their households after the beginning of a kid. According to Baseball Reference, gamers can stay on the paternity checklist for one to three days.
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So far this season, the four-time All-Star has struggled. He has appeared in 63 video games, accumulating 225 at-bats, 27 runs scored, 52 hits, eight dwelling runs, 27 RBIs and 9 stolen bases. He can be slashing .231/.303/.356 with a .659 OPS.
While on an 11-year, $280 million contract that runs by way of the 2033 season, it’s miles from the manufacturing that the Padres predict out of Bogaerts. However, he is performed in 63 of San Diego’s 65 video games this 12 months, so a couple of days away from the crew could assist him reset each bodily and mentally.
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