Xander Bogaerts took batting practice at Petco Park on Wednesday, reported by San Diego Padres beat writer AJ Cassavell of MLB.com.
Xander Bogaerts took batting practice on the field at Petco Park Wednesday, according to San Diego Padres beat writer A.J. Cassavell of MLB.com., who have been missing one of their brightest stars since he suffered a fractured shoulder diving for a ball on May 20. Bogaerts had a batting average of .219 with four home runs, 14 RBIs, 23 runs scored, and a .518 OPS when he went on the injured list.
Bogaerts was spotted taking batting practice in the cage, a strong sign of progress. He believes he can be back playing in early July. Xander Bogaerts, who’s working his way back from a left shoulder fracture, is taking swings today on the field during batting practice.When Bogaerts does return, there will be a slight change in his mechanics at the plate. He is going to change to a two-handed follow-through occasionally. He had followed through with both hands occassionally throughout his career and believes that it will take the stress off his shoulder.
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