Match Preview: San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves
The San Diego Padres will face the Atlanta Braves on 13th May 2022, in what will be the first game of their upcoming series.
The Braves had a slow start to their season, but they have regained their confidence back whereas thePadres have been quite good since the start of the season.
- Padres currently have a record of 20-12.
- Braves currently have a record of 15-17.
Injury Report:
Padres:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Morejon | SP | Wed, May 11 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
| Matt Beaty | RF | Tue, May 10 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least May 18 |
| Blake Snell | SP | Mon, May 9 | Groin | Expected to be out until at least May 15 |
| Pierce Johnson | RP | Mon, May 9 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 20 |
| Tim Hill | RP | Sat, May 7 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least May 17 |
| Fernando Tatis | SS | Fri, May 6 | Wrist | Expected to be out until at least Jun 13 |
| Michel Baez | RP | Mon, May 2 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 1 |
| Austin Adams | RP | Thu, Apr 28 | Forearm | Expected to be out until at least Jul 1 |
| Drew Pomeranz | RP | Mon, Mar 28 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
Braves:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Pina | C | Wed, May 11 | Wrist | Out for the season |
| Ronald Acuna | RF | Wed, May 11 | Groin | Probable for May 13 |
| Eddie Rosario | RF | Tue, Apr 26 | Eye | Expected to be out until at least Jun 20 |
| Luke Jackson | RP | Wed, Apr 13 | Elbow | Out for the season |
| Kirby Yates | RP | Wed, Mar 30 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Aug 1 |
| Jay Jackson | RP | Tue, Mar 29 | Lat | Expected to be out until at least Jun 1 |
| Mike Soroka | SP | Wed, Mar 16 | Achilles | Expected to be out until at least Aug 1 |
Player to watch out for in San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves
- Ronald Acuna Jr. – Braves
Since Acuna Jr. has returned from his injury the Braves have been playing really great. As a result, he’ll need to step up once again to take down the Padres who are in good form.
Match Prediction & Telecast Details:
This will be a tight contest but we can see the Padres edging out this game and going 1-0 up against the defending champions.
With their talented roster, it is no surprise to see the San Diego Padres are favourites for this one. Online sportsbook Betway have Padres priced at 2.35 favourites to beat the Braves.
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