Padres News: Adrian Morejon Placed on IL with Knee Injury

The hits keep on coming for the Friars.

The Padres announced a few roster moves ahead of Sunday's delayed start in Philadelphia. As expected, the club placed LHP Adrian Morejon on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation. In a corresponding move, RHP Matt Waldron was called up from Triple-A El Paso.

Additionally, LHP Ryan Weathers was sent back to AAA after joining the team as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader.

The Padres have recalled RHP Matt Waldron from Triple-A El Paso, placed LHP Adrian Morejon on the 15-day IL (right knee inflammation) and returned LHP Ryan Weathers to El Paso (postgame 7/15).

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) July 16, 2023

Morejon injured his knee in the nightcap of the day/night doubleheader and was expected to undergo an MRI today. He struggled in his appearance before exiting, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits while recording just one out.

Overall, it's been a rough season for the 24-year-old in his fifth year with service time. In just 8 games, he's posted a 7.00 ERA while allowing an unsightly 2.111 WHIP. He's dealt with a number of maladies this season including inflammation in his left elbow which delayed the start of his season until June.

Here's more from Padres manager Bob Melvin after the game.

Bob Melvin shared the latest update on how Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling, his availability off the bench for today's game, as well as updates on Adrian Morejon, Robert Suarez, Luis Campusano and Michael Wacha: pic.twitter.com/RxSpeI6e5f

— 97.3 The Fan (@973TheFanSD) July 16, 2023

Knuckleballer Matt Waldron returns to the active roster for the second time this season. He allowed 2 runs over 4.2 innings in his MLB debut a few weeks back.

The Friars look to salvage a series split with the Phillies today with RHP Seth Lugo on the mound.