Padres Place Jason Heyward on Injured List, Recall Tirso Ornelas

The San Diego Padres have placed outfielder Jason Heyward on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his left knee, after he was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Astros. In response, the team has recalled Tirso Ornelas from Triple-A El Paso, who is set to make his major league debut. Heyward's injury adds to a series of setbacks for the Padres' outfield, as Jackson Merrill and Brandon Lockridge are also on the injured list. With Heyward sidelined, Oscar Gonzalez and Connor Joe are expected to see more playing time in the outfield. The Padres will determine a more precise return timeline for Heyward after he undergoes further treatment.