Xander Bogaerts Expected to Play Despite Shoulder Injury

Xander Bogaerts is set to take the field for the San Diego Padres despite his shoulder injury. This season, he has played 78 games, with 68 hits in 276 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .246. Bogaerts has hit 4 home runs and has 29 RBIs so far.

In his last five games, Bogaerts has posted a .353 batting average with 6 hits in 17 at-bats. He also contributed 3 doubles and 3 RBIs during this stretch. As the Padres head to Great American Ball Park to face the Cincinnati Reds, Bogaerts will look to continue his recent form at the plate.