Padres lose outfielder Ramon Laureano to season‑ending hip surgery

San Diego outfielder Ramon Laureano was placed on the 60‑day injured list after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip. The procedure is expected to keep him out for four to five months, effectively ending his 2026 season. Laureano, a pending free agent, was hitting .203 with seven home runs and 21 RBIs in 53 games before the injury.

The loss comes as the Padres rank last in Major League Baseball in team batting average (.216) and runs scored (235). Manager Craig Stammen called the injury “a big loss” for a club already struggling offensively. With Laureano unavailable, the team may look to young players such as Jase Bowen and Bryce Johnson to fill left field, while the outfield rotation already includes underperforming stars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill.

The club’s broader offensive woes were highlighted by third‑baseman Manny Machado’s recent post‑game comments blaming analytics for the slump, underscoring the Padres’ challenges as they seek to reverse a nine‑loss stretch.