Injuries & Moves: Cosgrove optioned to El Paso
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April 30: RHP Yu Darvish reinstated from IL; LHP Tom Cosgrove optioned to Triple-A El Paso
Darvish returned from the 15-day injured list to make his first start since April 14. He had been placed on the IL with neck tightness after making five starts to begin the season. He had a 4.18 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings before being sidelined.
After a breakthrough 2023 campaign, Cosgrove has struggled this season, allowing 14 runs over 12 relief innings.
"Tommy's a big league pitcher," Shildt said. "He's just going to get a little bit of a reset at Triple-A, and we expect to see him back sooner than later. ... He just hasn't been able to get as much consistency as he and we would like. I think the biggest thing is getting a little more finish, a little more bite on his sinker."
10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Luis Patiño (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: 2025
Patiño underwent Tommy John surgery on April 30, putting an end to his 2024 season before it began. The 24-year-old made two appearances in Spring Training before opening the season on the IL. The Padres, who originally signed Patiño as an amateur free agent before dealing him to Tampa Bay in the 2020 Blake Snell trade, claimed Patiño off waivers from the White Sox in December. (Last updated: May 1)
IF/OF Tucupita Marcano (surgery for torn right ACL)
Expected return: First half
Marcano has begun taking ground balls as he progresses in his rehab from a torn ACL. The 24-year-old utilityman had surgery last August after injuring his knee while playing for the Pirates against the Padres on July 24. He does not yet have a set date to return to game action but will continue ramping up his baseball activity. (Last updated: April 12)
RHP Glenn Otto (right shoulder teres major strain)
Expected return: First half
After dealing with shoulder trouble last season, Otto suffered a setback during the early stages of camp, and he's yet to pitch in Cactus League games. On March 9, manager Mike Shildt offered some clarity, noting that Otto is still in the rehab stage of his recovery, though he added that Otto is getting "closer to playing catch and baseball activity." The Padres claimed Otto off waivers from the Rangers last September. He was expected to be part of their rotation competition, but instead he opened the year on the injured list. (Last updated: March 25)