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Padres Notes: Prospect Taken to ER Due to Head Injury, Luis Arraez Trade Rumors, Pitcher Could Miss Opening Day

Gabe Smallson|
Oct 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez (4) reacts after an out against Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) in the fourth inning during game two of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez (4) reacts after an out against Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) in the fourth inning during game two of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres saw a scary injury during a spring training as right-hander Cole Paplham suffered facial fractures after getting drilled in the head with a line drive. He was taken to the emergency room and thankfully was able to be discharged Sunday night, per manager Mike Shildt.

One of the Padres' key pieces from last season, National League batting champion Luis Arraez, is once again in trade talks as he has been linked to four different teams.

Despite his effective play, his $14 million salary could be enticing to the front office to try and shed before the season gets underway.

Another core player from last season may not be there on Opening Day, but this time due to injury. One of the squad's most effective relievers is in danger of not being ready for the season's start.

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

Padres Pitcher Taken to ER After Scary Injury, Remains in Concussion Protoco

Padres' $14 Million All-Star Among Most Likely Trade Candidates, Linked to 4 Teams

Padres Key Reliever May Not Be Ready for Opening Day Due to Injury

Former Padres First Baseman Involved in 2 Big Trades Could Be Forced to Retire

Padres All-Star Calls Out Umpires for Being 'Terrible'

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GABE SMALLSON

Gabe Smallson is a sportswriter based in Los Angeles with a focus in sports and entertainment content. Gabe has previously worked at Newsweek and Dodgers Nation. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2020 and received his Masters of Science at the University of Southern California in 2025.

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