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Padres' Hoeing Shut Down, Opening Day Uncertainty Looms

3/2/2026

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San Diego Padres pitcher Bryan Hoeing has been shut down with elbow discomfort from a live bullpen session.
Pitching coach Ruben Niebla says the injury may not be serious, but Opening Day availability remains uncertain.
The setback follows a previous injury that limited Hoeing to seven appearances last season.
With Hoeing likely out, Bradgley Rodriguez and Kyle Hart are emerging as candidates to fill his bullpen spot.

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San Diego Padres pitcher Bryan Hoeing has been shut down with elbow discomfort from a live bullpen session.
Pitching coach Ruben Niebla says the injury may not be serious, but Opening Day availability remains uncertain.
The setback follows a previous injury that limited Hoeing to seven appearances last season.
With Hoeing likely out, Bradgley Rodriguez and Kyle Hart are emerging as candidates to fill his bullpen spot.