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Padres Lose Vasquez, Fermin to Injured List; Roster Shuffle.

7/4/2026

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Padres Injured

The Padres placed pitcher Randy Vásquez on injured list on Friday, July 4, 2026, after fainting from a comebacker off Mookie Betts that injured his ankle.
Catcher Freddy Fermin went on the injured list with a head bruise and will miss at least 10 days.
The Padres activated catcher Luis Campusano, recalled right-hander Alek Jacob from Triple-A El Paso, and named Rodolfo Durán as Friday’s catcher while Michael King pitches.

Summary

Dodgers Rally

The Padres fell to a .500 record, 43-43, after a 12-7 loss to the Dodgers.
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer in the first inning for an early lead.
Jake Cronenworth responded with a three-run second-inning blast, his first home run since returning from a two-month concussion.
After starter Fernando Vásquez, whose ERA rose to 4.71, left, the bullpen gave up eight more runs, completing the Dodgers’ comeback.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 the Yankees saw ace CC Sabathia go on the 15-day DL, a move that contributed to a mid-season slump before the club rallied to finish with a franchise-record 103 wins and a World Series title. The 2026 Padres’ similar injury woes, with relievers Randy Vásquez and Freddy Fermin sidelined, echo the modern trend that depth from Triple-A prospects can determine postseason chances.

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Padres Injured

The Padres placed pitcher Randy Vásquez on injured list on Friday, July 4, 2026, after fainting from a comebacker off Mookie Betts that injured his ankle.
Catcher Freddy Fermin went on the injured list with a head bruise and will miss at least 10 days.
The Padres activated catcher Luis Campusano, recalled right-hander Alek Jacob from Triple-A El Paso, and named Rodolfo Durán as Friday’s catcher while Michael King pitches.

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