Xander Bogaerts News: Returns to starting nine

Updated on June 27, 2025 at 8:14pm

Bogaerts (shoulder) is batting sixth and playing shortstop Friday against Cincinnati.

The Padres scratched Bogaerts from Wednesday's lineup due to soreness in his left shoulder, but he's back in the lineup after a team day off Thursday. Bogaerts is 22-for-85 (.259) with 10 runs scored, eight RBI and a couple steals in June.