Injuries & Moves: Pérez returns; Cosgrove optioned
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Sept. 14: RHP Martín Pérez reinstated from paternity list; LHP Tom Cosgrove optioned to Triple-A El Paso
Pérez, who is slated to start Sunday's series finale in San Francisco, rejoined the team on Saturday. To clear space on the roster, the team optioned Cosgrove, who did not appear in a game after his promotion earlier this week.
10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
SS Ha-Seong Kim (right shoulder inflammation)
Expected return: Late September or October
Kim sustained the injury diving back into first base on Aug. 18, and his return hasn't gone as smoothly as the Padres would have hoped. He has been hitting at full capacity. But he hasn't been able to ramp up his throwing without feeling discomfort in his ailing shoulder. On Sept. 7, Kim took ground balls and attempted to throw across the diamond at close to full strength, but he wasn't able to do so. That put Kim in a temporary "holding pattern," per manager Mike Shildt. Kim has since resumed light throwing without pain, but it remains unclear if he'd be able to return before the end of the regular season. (Last updated: Sept. 14)
60-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Stephen Kolek (right elbow tendinitis)
Expected return: Possibly October
Kolek has been able to play catch, but as of Aug. 30, he had yet to throw off a mound. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Sept. 1. Kolek, a Rule 5 Draft selection, has a 5.21 ERA in 42 appearances this season. He has been active for long enough this year that even if he were to miss the remainder of the season, he wouldn't be subject to any Rule 5 roster restrictions in 2025. (Last updated: Sept. 4)
RHP Luis Patiño (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: 2025
Patiño underwent Tommy John surgery on April 30, putting an end to his 2024 season before it began. The 24-year-old made two appearances in Spring Training before opening the season on the IL. The Padres, who originally signed Patiño as an amateur free agent before dealing him to Tampa Bay in the 2020 Blake Snell trade, claimed Patiño off waivers from the White Sox in December. (Last updated: May 1)