San Diego Padres pitcher Randy Vásquez was placed on the 15-day injured list after suffering a bruised right ankle from a line drive hit by Mookie Betts during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite continuing to pitch for three innings, Vásquez was later hospitalized after fainting on his way to an X-ray, which showed no serious damage. The Padres are being cautious with his recovery. Additionally, catcher Freddy Fermin was also placed on the injured list due to a head contusion, as a precautionary measure to prevent further injury.
QUESTION: How might the absence of key players like Randy Vásquez and Freddy Fermin impact the Padres’ performance in upcoming games?
Padres put Randy Vásquez on the IL after an ankle comebacker and fainting spell
