Overview
- Padres manager Craig Stammen said Friday that Laureano underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip and was moved to the 60-day injured list.
- Team medical estimates put recovery at roughly four to five months, making a regular-season return unlikely and leaving a postseason comeback possible only in a deep run.
- Laureano had hit .203 with seven home runs and 21 RBIs in 53 games this season and is a pending free agent, which raises questions about whether he will finish his tenure in San Diego.
- San Diego has already adjusted the roster by designating Nick Castellanos for release, calling up Samad Taylor and planning to platoon Bryce Johnson, Jase Bowen and Gavin Sheets in left field.
- Laureano has managed chronic right-hip problems since 2021 and previously chose injections over surgery, so the operation closes a long-running health issue while increasing pressure on the Padres to add offense before the deadline.