Match Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the San Diego Padres on 22nd April 2022, which will be the first game of their upcoming series.
These two teams are fierce rivals, as they both are part of the same division, which is arguably among the toughest division in Baseball.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have a record of 9-2.
- The San Diego Padres currently have a record of 9-5.
Injury Report:
Dodgers:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Bauer | SP | Thu, Apr 21 | Personal | Expected to be out until at least Apr 29 |
| Gavin Lux | 2B | Wed, Apr 20 | Back | Probable for Apr 22 |
| Andrew Heaney | SP | Wed, Apr 20 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Apr 28 |
| Robinson Ortiz | P | Wed, Apr 20 | Forearm | Expected to be out until at least Apr 25 |
| Blake Treinen | RP | Tue, Apr 19 | Arm | Probable for Apr 22 |
| Tommy Kahnle | RP | Fri, Apr 15 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least May 1 |
| Victor Gonzalez | RP | Fri, Apr 8 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Apr 29 |
| Danny Duffy | SP | Fri, Apr 8 | Forearm | Expected to be out until at least Jun 1 |
| Caleb Ferguson | RP | Fri, Apr 8 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Apr 29 |
| Jimmy Nelson | RP | Fri, Mar 18 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Sep 1 |
| Dustin May | SP | Thu, Mar 17 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Aug 15 |
Padres:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis | SS | Wed, Apr 20 | Wrist | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
| Austin Adams | RP | Mon, Apr 18 | Forearm | Expected to be out until at least Jun 15 |
| Mike Clevinger | SP | Fri, Apr 15 | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Apr 26 |
| Jagger Haynes | SP | Thu, Apr 14 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Aug 1 |
| Blake Snell | SP | Thu, Apr 14 | Groin | Expected to be out until at least Apr 27 |
| Drew Pomeranz | RP | Mon, Mar 28 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
| Michel Baez | RP | Sat, Mar 19 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jul 1 |
| Adrian Morejon | SP | Wed, Mar 16 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jul 1 |
Players to watch out for in Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres
- Mookie Betts – Dodgers
This is a big game, and a big game demands big players. Mookie Betts is probably among the best players in the world, and he is likely to have a good game against their fierce rivals.
- Manny Machado – Padres
In the absence of Tatis, Machado has led this Padres team to a good start to their season, and he will certainly cherish the opportunity to play against one of their biggest rivals.
Match Prediction & Telecast Details:
This will be a very close match between two of the best teams in the league, but the absence of Feranando Tatis Jr. could play a huge part in this tie, and the Dodgers will have an advantage.
- Match Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers to win the game.
You can watch the game on MLB TV.
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