San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron is sidelined due to a minor procedure for an infection, with an expected recovery time of “week to week,” according to manager Craig Stammen. The 29-year-old knuckleballer had a mixed performance in previous seasons and is the only primary knuckleball pitcher in MLB. With depth in the Padres’ rotation, including right-handers Michael King and Nick Pivetta, Waldron may struggle to secure a starting spot and could face being designated for assignment. Other pitchers, like German Marquez and JP Sears, are competing for the remaining rotation spots.
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Matt Waldron undergoes procedure, affecting Padres’ rotation depth
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