While the San Diego Padres battle it out for a spot in the postseason, the team has faced a new injury in the bullpen heading into their series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
They look to avoid a sweep on Wednesday, but will be without relief pitcher Jeremiah Estrada for an extended period of time. Estrada, 27, was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 25) with a right shoulder impingement, the team announced.
In a corresponding move, the Padres recalled right-handed pitcher David Morgan from Triple-A El Paso.
Estrada has been reliable out of the bullpen in recent years, but has faced a season full of setbacks. He will look to miss even more time with just over a month to go in the regular season.
A Look at Jeremiah Estrada’s Injury-Riddled Season
GettySan Diego Padres RP Jeremiah Estrada has faced a season filled with injuries in 2026. An elbow, knee, and now shoulder injury has limited the 27-year-old to just 33 appearances this season. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Since coming to the Padres’ organization for the 2024 season, Jeremiah Estrada has been as reliable as it gets out of the bullpen. Finishing with a 2.95 ERA in 2024 and a 3.45 ERA in 2025, Estrada’s 2026 campaign started with setbacks.
Estrada missed time in April and into May after getting placed on the injured list with right elbow tendinitis. The injury kept Estrada out from April 10 until his return on May 2.
After a month of staying healthy while picking up a 1-1 record with three holds and one save across 14 appearances, Jeremiah Estrada was sent back to the injured list with right knee inflammation.
The injury led to a near two-month absence before returning on July 29.
Estrada remained healthy throughout August before suffering his most recent shoulder injury. He will be eligible to be activated from the injured list on Sept. 9.
When healthy, Estrada has remained as reliable bullpen help for the Padres this season. Across 33 appearances, he has a 2-3 record, 3.48 ERA, and 1.16 WHIP with 12 holds and one save in 2026.
Estrada Joins List of Padres Pitchers Sidelined Due to Injury
GettyCasey Mize is the latest Padres pitcher to deal with an injury. He suffered a right ankle sprain in his Aug. 22 start against the Minnesota Twins. Mize is labeled as day-to-day. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
San Diego has faced a large list of injuries to key pitchers throughout this season.
Over the weekend, Casey Mize suffered a right ankle sprain. The pitcher that the Padres traded for at the Aug. 3 deadline appears to have avoided an injured list stint, but is listed as day-to-day.
Nick Pivetta has remained on the Padres’ injured list since April while dealing with right elbow inflammation. He suffered a setback in his recovery in early August but has since begun another rehab assignment.
Jason Adam is inching towards a return since getting transferred to the 60-day injured list on Aug. 3 with a right shoulder strain. The MLB injury report has Adam’s expected return date sometime in September.
Joe Musgrove is eyeing a return to the mound while recovering from Tommy John surgery in late 2024. He is scheduled for his fourth rehab start in Triple-A El Paso on Aug. 27. Musgrove could be activated from the injured list in early September.
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