Padres News: Adrian Morejon Placed on IL with Knee Injury
The Padres announced a few roster moves ahead of Sunday's delayed start in Philadelphia. As expected, the club placed LHP Adrian Morejon on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation. In a corresponding move, RHP Matt Waldron was called up from Triple-A El Paso.
Additionally, LHP Ryan Weathers was sent back to AAA after joining the team as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader.
Morejon injured his knee in the nightcap of the day/night doubleheader and was expected to undergo an MRI today. He struggled in his appearance before exiting, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits while recording just one out.
Overall, it's been a rough season for the 24-year-old in his fifth year with service time. In just 8 games, he's posted a 7.00 ERA while allowing an unsightly 2.111 WHIP. He's dealt with a number of maladies this season including inflammation in his left elbow which delayed the start of his season until June.
Here's more from Padres manager Bob Melvin after the game.
Knuckleballer Matt Waldron returns to the active roster for the second time this season. He allowed 2 runs over 4.2 innings in his MLB debut a few weeks back.
The Friars look to salvage a series split with the Phillies today with RHP Seth Lugo on the mound.
