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JAKE CRONENWORTH
2 HR •
5 RBI •
.257 AVG
2 HR
5 RBI
.257 AVG
Aiming to beat return timeframe Cronenworth (ribs) took groundballs, worked on change of direction, played catch, and took dry swings Friday, and he's optimistic that he can return ahead of his initial 4-to-6 wee...
Impact Cronenworth landed on the IL on April 11 due to a non-displaced right rib fracture. Though such an injury typically takes 4-to-6 weeks to heal, it's possible that the veteran infielder could return before the fracture totally heals, and Padres manager Mike Shildt suggested Friday that such a scenario would be dependent on Cronenworth's pain tolerance. Though he hopes to be back in the Padres' lineup in less than four weeks, Cronenworth also noted that there is uncertainty about his ability to do so, explaining, "It's hard to say, because it's like, I don't know what's gonna have an adverse reaction yet ... we're kind of going until that happens. ... It's like, let's just keep progressing as we're progressing, and see where it ends."
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 18 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
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Padres host the Cubs, look to extend home win streak
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Padres host the Cubs to open 3-game series
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Could miss more than minimum time Cronenworth (ribs) could miss a month or more due to a non-displaced fracture in his ribs, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Cronenworth was plunked in the ribs by a pitch April 6, but he was in the lineup the following day and even hit a homer. The second baseman was pulled from the Padres' next game, however, and the team initially said Cronenworth experienced cramping in his ribs. However, a subsequent evaluation revealed a non-displaced fracture, and Cronenworth was consequently placed on the IL. Manager Mike Shildt wouldn't put a timeline on Cronenworth's return when asked about the injury, but Sanders notes that Lars Nootbaar missed about a month after suffering a similar injury last season and that a physician recommended 6-to-8 weeks off for Aaron Judge after the slugger was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his ribs in 2020. Shildt did express some optimism about Cronenworth's outlook, saying "it's a matter of getting some of the fluids and the healing to take place, and then it's a matter of his functionality. And then hopefully it doesn't take too long. And then it's unlike a pitcher where he has to get ramped up as much we can. Get him some at bats and get him back on the field." That being said, it seems unlikely that Cronenworth will be ready to return when first eligible April 19.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Padres host the Rockies on home winning streak
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Rockies try to break road skid, face the Padres
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Padres place infielder Jake Cronenworth on the 10-day injured list with a right rib fracture
The depleted San Diego Padres have placed infielder Jake Cronenworth on the 10-day injured list with a right rib fractureAPRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cronenworth (right rib fracture) lands on injured list The Padres' lineup lost some thump before Friday's opener against the Rockies, as infielder Jake Cronenworth was placed on the 10-day injure...
APRIL 11 • MLB.COM
Lands on injured list The Padres placed Cronenworth on the 10-day injured list Friday with a non-displaced right rib fracture.
Impact Cronenworth was taken out of Tuesday's game against the A's due to what was initially believed to be cramping. However, imaging revealed that the 31-year-old infielder actually suffered a fractured rib, and he'll likely need to spend a good chunk of time on the injured list. Jose Iglesias will likely take over as San Diego's primary second baseman while Cronenworth is out, and Tyler Wade will come up from Triple-A to replenish the big club's infield depth.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
Vásquez, Bogaerts help short-handed Padres beat Athletics 2-1, win series
Randy Vásquez gave up one hit over five innings and Xander Bogaerts had three hits and scored both of San Diego’s runs in a 2-1 victory over the AthleticsAPRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Wednesday with rib issue Cronenworth is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Impact As anticipated, Cronenworth will be on the bench for the day game after he exited Tuesday night's 10-4 loss to the Athletics before the bottom of the third inning due to cramping on the right side of his ribs. Per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, the injury is related to the contusion that Cronenworth suffered on his ribs after being hit by a pitch Sunday. With an off day looming Thursday, the Padres will err on the side of caution and hold Cronenworth out for the series finale, but the 31-year-old infielder expressed optimism that he would be ready to rejoin the lineup Friday against the Rockies.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth day to day after leaving with injuries Manager Mike Shildt indicated the plan is for both Tatis and Cronenworth to rest for at least the next two days.
APRIL 9 • NYTIMES.COM
Exit Tuesday was due to cramping Cronenworth exited Tuesday's loss to the Athletics due to cramping in his ribs, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact It initially appeared that Cronenworth could be dealing with a leg injury, but Padres manager Mike Shildt revealed after the loss that the infielder was forced to exit in the third inning due to cramping in his ribs. The injury is related to a hit-by-pitch Cronenworth took to his ribs Sunday, and Shildt said that the team is "not overly concerned" about the issue, per Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. However, Cassavell suggests that Cronenworth could be held out of San Diego's series finale versus the A's on Wednesday ahead of the team's off-day Thursday.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Padres lose Tatis, Cronenworth in rough one vs. A's WEST SACRAMENTO -- Off to one of the best starts in franchise history, the 2025 Padres might be facing some serious early adversity -- three...
APRIL 9 • MLB.COM
Cease allows career-high 9 earned runs, A's top Padres 10-4 for first win at Sutter Health Park
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Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth leave game as Padres fall to A's WEST SACRAMENTO - It was not a good Tuesday for the team with the best record in the major leagues. ...
APRIL 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Padres lose Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth on way to losing game against A's On the same day the Padres put Jackson Merrill on the injured list, they lose 2 other members of their core go during a blowout loss
APRIL 9 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Exits with injury Cronenworth was removed from Tuesday's game against the Athletics due to an apparent leg injury, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Cronenworth didn't even attempt to run to first base on his third-inning groundout, instead doubling over in pain while grabbing at his knee. He was eventually able to walk off the field under his own power, but the Padres will presumably take a closer look at him to see if he suffered any severe damage.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Goes deep in win Cronenworth went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Monday in a 5-4 win versus the Athletics.
Impact Cronenworth helped the Padres get off to a quick start, launching a two-run blast to right-center field in the first inning. It was the second long ball of the season for the infielder, who has reached base safely in nine of his 11 games so far. Cronenworth is slashing a steady .265/.405/.500 through 42 plate appearances.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Cronenworth and Tatis homer to help the Padres beat the Athletics 5-4
Jake Cronenworth hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. added a solo shot in the seventh and the San Diego Padres beat the Athletics 5-4APRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
