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The Padres' catching depth has taken a major blow as Blake Hunt is sidelined with an oblique injury, leaving Luis Campusano to shoulder the burden behind the plate. This setback comes at an unfortunate time, as Bryan Hoeing, a reliever who has shown great promise when healthy, also faces an uncertain future after being shut down due to elbow issues. Meanwhile, the team is losing key players like Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. to the World Baseball Classic, further complicating their roster. The Padres struggled offensively in a recent loss to the Athletics, held hitless for four innings until Gavin Sheets finally broke the silence with a single. As injuries and international commitments pile up, the Padres must rally to maintain competitiveness this season.
