San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Match Preview: San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves

_{Jul 19, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Austin Riley (27) hits a double against the Washington Nationals in the fourth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports}

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

Source: CBS Sports

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

Source: CBS Sports

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:

_{SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 26: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres looks on after striking out during the fourth inning of a game against the San Francisco Giants at PETCO Park on July 26, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)}

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.

Match Prediction: San Diego Padres to win the game.

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.

You can watch the game on MLB TV.

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