Jake Cronenworth - Likely to avoid IL The Padres aren't expected to place Cronenworth on the injured list while he manages a fractured left ring finger, but he remains without a clear timeline to return to the lineup,... Impact Cronenworth will remain on the bench for the second straight day in Sunday's series finale with the Dodgers, resulting in Fernando Tatis moving from the outfield to shortstop once again. According to Acee, the Padres are optimistic that Cronenworth will avoid the IL due to where the fracture is on his finger in addition to the progress he's made since sustaining the injury Friday, but the 27-year-old still looks on track to miss additional starts beyond Sunday. Don't expect him back in the lineup Monday, when the Padres kick off a four-game series in San Francisco.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE