In St. Petersburg, Florida, on August 29, 2026, San Diego Padres' second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off the field after spraining his right knee during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The injury occurred while attempting a relay throw to home plate, which allowed two runners to score and tied the game at 6. Following the game, Rengifo was set to return to San Diego for further evaluation.
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