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)
Match Preview: San Diego Padres vs Atlanta Braves
The San Diego Padres will face the Atlanta Braves on 14th May 2022, in what will be the second game of their ongoing series. The Padres were able to win the first game of the series quite comprehensively, and they’ll look to build on that. While the Defending champions will look to bounce back quickly to level up the series.
Padres:
PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
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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 |
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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 |
The Padres’ chances depend on Manny’s form. He is an MVP candidate, and he would look to build on it and perform well to win the second game of the series for his team.
The Braves would love to bounce back and level up the series, but the Padres are playing quite well, and they will be hoping to get the job done once again and seal the series.
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