BREAKING: Padres right-hander suffers mild oblique strain and may miss the start of the season
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron sustained a mild oblique strain while warming up before pitching in a spring training game on Friday.
Waldron was set to face the Texas Rangers but was sidelined by the injury, which could delay his start to the season.
“Obliques take time to heal,” manager Mike Shildt told MLB.com. “We’ll reassess, but he’ll need rest for a period that’s yet to be determined.”
The 28-year-old pitcher posted a 7-11 record with a 4.91 ERA in 27 outings—26 of them starts—for the Padres last season. He is currently vying for the fifth spot in the rotation.
Originally drafted by Cleveland in the 18th round of the 2019 draft, Waldron played college baseball at the University of Nebraska.