The last few years have not been kind to the Padres when it comes to injuries. So, of course, two weeks before Spring Training even starts it looks like they're dealing with an injury.
Relief pitcher Fernando Rodney, the man they just signed to a one-year contract in hopes he can compete for the closer job, is playing in the Caribbean Series for the Dominican Republic. He entered a game against Cuba in the 11th inning and took off on a wild adventure.
Rodney fielded a comebacker, then threw it away for a 2-base error then walked a batter and was visited by the team trainer. He stayed in only to have the bases get loaded when a sacrifice bunt was not played properly.
Rodney struck out the next two hitters but was then pulled from the game after another visit from the trainer. Rodney took the loss when Raphael Soriano gave up a 2-run single but more important is his health. The Dominican team says Rodney was removed as a "precautionary measure" because he'd been experiencing leg tightness during the week.
Representatives from the Padres were reportedly at the game watching Rodney but the team has not yet commented on just what Rodney's ailment is.
