NL West Notes Kim Padres JDM Smith DeSclafani Giant

delmermollie · Post by **delmermollie** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 2:06 am

suffered what Padres manager Bob Melvin described as a jammed shoulder that led to an early exit from todays game against the Rangers. Kim suffered the injury while diving to score a run in the third inning, and partially colliding with Texas catcher while trying to reach and touch the plate. The good news is that tests revealed no structural damage, and Kim expre sed hope that he might be able Joey Ortiz Jersey to play as early as Monday when the Padres start the series in Denver with the Rockies. Only nine players have a better fWAR than Kims 3.7 total, as his bat (.279/.374/.447 with 14 homers and 21 steals in 391 plate appearances, for a 130 wRC+) and excellent defense (primarily as a second baseman but also at third base and shortstop) have somewhat quietly made him one of the better overall performers in baseball this season. Even if he mi ses a game or two, Kims presence is key to a team that might still be the biggest unknowns as the trade deadline approaches. The Padres are 52-54 and are five games out of a wild card spot, with three other non-playoff teams still ahead of San Diego in the standings. The Padres are at least listening to trade offers for some of their top names, but write that their asking prices for both and have been exorbitant. It seems increasingly likely that San Diego might wait until almost the last minute before deciding whether to sell, buy, or (the most probable course) a combination of both tactics. More from around the NL West will undergo an MRI to determine the nature of his nagging left hamstring problem, Dodgers manager told reporters (including ). The veteran slugger has been bothered by the injury for almost a week, and tests should determine whether an IL stint might be nece sary. Martinez mi sed close to three weeks due to back problems earlier this season, but it has otherwise been a strong year for the 35-year-old, who reached the All-Star Game and is hitting .260/.310/.562 with 25 homers over 365 PA. The Dodgers got another injury scare Sunday when had to leave the game after being hit in the elbow by a pitch. Smith remained in the game for three more innings after being hit and x-rays were negative, so the catcher is considered day-to-day and might be able to return as early as the Dodgers next game on Tuesday. Another Los Angeles All-Star, Smith has continued to be one of the games best catchers, entering todays action with a 137 wRC+ (from 13 homers and a .279/.386/.474 slash line in 347 PA). The Giants placed on the 15-day injured list earlier today due to a right elbow flexor strain, with recalled from Triple-A in the corresponding move. Manager told reporters (including ) that DeSclafani will mi s several weeks with the injury, which at least creates some question as to whether or not DeSclafani might have thrown his last pitch of the 2023 season. An MRI revealed a grade 1 strain after DeSclafani reported some forearm discomfort during a bullpen se sion. DeSclafanis injury might end whatever chance there was that the Giants from their starting pitching depth, and its even po sible San Francisco might look to add an arm before the deadline. Beck, , or could all be candidates to replace DeSclafani in the rotation or as bulk pitchers (behind an opener). Sticking with the Giants , reports that San Francisco had interest in both and before the Dodgers landed both players in respective trades with the Guardians and Red Sox. With back from the injured list and also back soon, the Giants may no longer have quite as pre sing a need for infield help, though Rosenthal feels the Giants could still trade from their pitching depth to addre s another need. Jackson Chourio Jersey