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Padres Lose Outfielder Ramón Laureano to Season-Ending Surgery
6/6/2026, 10:52:46 PM
Season-Ending Hip Surgery for Ramón Laureano
San Diego placed outfielder Ramón Laureano on the 60-day injured list on Friday after he underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip. Reuters and CBS Sports report the procedure will sideline him for four to five months, making a return before the season’s end extremely unlikely. The move ends his 2026 campaign after 53 games.
Offensive Struggles and Context
The Padres entered the series ranked last in MLB in batting average (.216) and runs (235). They have lost nine of their last ten games, scoring three or more runs only four times. Earlier in the year the club briefly led the National League West, but persistent offensive deficiencies have revived fan concerns.
Roster Impact and Statistics
With Laureano unavailable, manager Craig Stammen will shift Gavin Sheets into the everyday left-field role and give Ty France regular first-base starts. The 31-year-old outfielder posted a .203/.286/.374 line with seven homers, 21 RBIs, 23 runs and seven steals in 53 games (OPS .660). The Padres as a team sit at .216 batting average, .291 on-base percentage and .359 slugging, ranking dead last in the first two categories and 29th in slugging. Their record stands at 32-29.
Official Statements & Responses
Manager Craig Stammen said the loss of Laureano was significant, noting the outfielder had been a key leadoff option and that his recent offensive slump may have contributed to the timing of the injury. Stammen confirmed the medical estimate of a four-to-five-month recovery and stressed the need for the roster to adapt quickly.
Criticism & Opposition
Commentators note the Padres need a reliable contact hitter, observing that even with Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. the lineup lacks a player capable of producing routine singles or dribblers down the line. Fans view Laureano’s absence as a further blow to an already anemic offense.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Both Reuters and CBS cite a four-to-five-month recovery window, but neither source provides an exact return date for Laureano.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It's a big loss,” Padres manager Craig Stammen said. “It was a guy we were counting on a lot coming into the season, and the guy that we had batting leadoff for a while. He’s been in a little bit of (an offensive) funk lately. Maybe that’s a reason for it, but unfortunate that he had to go have surgery and have it taken care of.” — Craig Stammen, Manager, San Diego Padres
What’s Next for San Diego
The Padres open a six-game homestand against the New York Mets on Friday, hoping to halt a five-game losing streak. With Laureano unavailable, the club will rely on Sheets, France and other depth pieces while evaluating long-term options ahead of the offseason free-agent market.
