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Padres Notes: Friars Linked to $15 Million Shortstop, Xander Bogaerts Return Timeline, More

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Aug 23, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) celebrates after hitting an RBI double during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) celebrates after hitting an RBI double during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins, 12-3, on Saturday, knotting up the series at one apiece. Nick Pivetta had a solid outing, and the bullpen returned to form, shutting down the Twins after the fifth inning.

Also, the Padres offense woke up, as four different hitters had a multi-hit game. Outfielder Ramon Laureano did not get more than one hit, but blasted a home run and notched three RBIs.

In other news, the Padres are dealing with a significant injury in the form of a Xander Bogaerts non-displaced foot fracture. Manager Mike Shildt issued an update on his return. He is on the injured list and expected to miss a good chunk of time.

Amid the injury the Padres were linked to a utility man who was recently put on waivers. Isiah Kiner-Falefa can play shortstop and might bridge the gap until Bogaerts is able to play.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Padres news (click the headline for the full article):

Padres' Mike Shildt Reveals Xander Bogaerts Return Timeline Following Fracture in Foot

Padres Linked to $15 Million Xander Bogaerts Replacement on Waivers

Padres Place All-Star on Injured List With Fracture in Foot

Padres' Luis Arraez Dismissive on Struggles: 'I'm a Human'

Luis Arraez to Move Down in Padres Lineup? Mike Shildt Answers

Padres' Mike Shildt Wants to See More Out of Dylan Cease, Yu Darvish

Padres Predicted to Bring Back $6.5 Million All-Star in Offseason Steal

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NELSON ESPINAL

Nelson Espinal lives and breathes sports. Avidly following of everything ranging from motorsports to Mixed Martial Arts to tennis, he is connected with most of the sports world at all times. His dream of writing about sports started at 16 years of age, writing for a Lakers fans blog, and his passions for sports writing has grown since. He has his Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and a minor in writing literature from the University of California, San Diego.

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