The Padres have placed starter Nestor Cortes on the 15-day injured list due to a biceps strain, recalling reliever Ron Marinaccio for added bullpen support. Cortes, acquired at the trade deadline, has struggled with a 5.47 ERA in six starts, while Randy Vásquez is set to start Saturday’s game, as the team seeks stability in the rotation amid disappointing performances from recent acquisitions.
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Padres Place Nestor Cortes On Injured List
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