Padres Manager Updates Adrian Morejon's Status After NLDS Game 3 Absence
Manager Craig Stammen revealed why the Padres' most-used reliever during the regular season didn't pitch in Game 3 of the NLDS.
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen provided an update on reliever Adrian Morejon's availability for Game 4 of the National League Division Series after his absence in Game 3. During Game 3, Morejon was called upon from the bullpen to throw 40 pitches in the final two innings, surpassing the typical 30 pitch count for bullpen appearances. However, his participation was limited due to closer Mason Miller being placed on the paternity list due to his wife going into labor prior to the game.
Morejon has previously appeared in two postseason games for the Padres, making relief appearances in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers and in a wild-card game against the Cubs. In the regular season, Stammen utilized Morejon 76 times, allowing him to pitch 86 innings, more than any other Padres reliever. Following Game 3, Stammen indicated that Morejon had stiffness in his shoulder after warm-ups on the Petco Park mound, suggesting he might not be available for Game 4.
Should Morejon not be ready in time, the absence of both Miller and Morejon would pose a significant challenge for the Padres as they advance to a potential best-of-five NLDS matchup.
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