Padres Notes: Pitcher Injured After Being Struck By Line Drive, Friars Release Former All-Star

May 9, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder Jason Heyward (22) makes a diving catch in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals, 4-3, on Tuesday evening thanks to Martin Maldonado's game-tying home run, and Jose Iglesias with the go-ahead bases loaded ground out the following inning. The Friars improved to 43-36 on the year.

During the fourth inning, however, the team's starting pitcher was injured after being hit by a line drive. Right-handed pitcher Ryan Bergert still managed to make a late throw to first, but would exit the game after the incident. His status is up in the air for his next scheduled start.

Finally, San Diego released a veteran outfielder ahead of the game. The five-time Gold Glove award winner was recently designated for assignment and will now look to find another home to extend his professional baseball career.

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Padres Tweets of the Day:

Ryan Bergert exits the game after getting hit on a line drive pic.twitter.com/pewc3Cu1BK

— Talking Friars (@TalkingFriars) June 25, 2025

Martín ties it! pic.twitter.com/CXtaxBKvh7

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 25, 2025

It’s not every day we get a foul ball our way. Tonight we did! @Padres pic.twitter.com/1qvbCGYI5d

— Don Orsillo (@DonOrsillo) June 25, 2025

Celebrating Filipino Heritage Night! pic.twitter.com/vuHJPca2Dy

— Petco Park (@PetcoPark) June 25, 2025

.@SammyLev spoke with Martin Maldonado about the key to his game-tying home run, why he likes to swing early in the count and the terrific job the bullpen did tonight: pic.twitter.com/t7xdkCzEyk

— 97.3 The Fan (@973TheFanSD) June 25, 2025

We have released OF Jason Heyward.

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 24, 2025

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