Padres Second Baseman Luis Rengifo Carted Off Field With Right Knee Injury

San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off the field in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after suffering a right knee sprain HNG News. The injury occurred after Rengifo threw wildly on a relay to home plate while trying to get Cedric Mullins, allowing two runners to score and tying the game at 6-6. The Padres ultimately lost 7-6, and Rengifo will fly back to San Diego for further evaluation Oskaloosa.
The injury struck at a crucial moment in Saturday's matchup. Rengifo's errant throw on the relay play not only sidelined him but also shifted the game's momentum KDH News. Two runs scored on the play, tying the contest at 6-6 in the seventh inning. The Rays scored one more run to win 7-6, and San Diego's infield depth was immediately tested.
The Padres' medical staff quickly determined Rengifo needed further assessment. He will return to San Diego by plane for imaging and evaluation The Hour. The timeline for his return remains unclear pending test results. Xander Bogaerts and Jake Cronworth were playing for San Diego during the contest Post Register.
With Rengifo sidelined, the Padres must shuffle their infield and batting order. The loss to Tampa Bay drops San Diego in the standings as they prepare for upcoming games. How long Rengifo remains out will shape the team's roster decisions in the coming days and weeks.
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