San Diego Padres Place Tucupita Marcano on 10-Day IL
Tucupita Marcano's Injury and Timeline
On April 1, 2021, the San Diego Padres placed infielder Tucupita Marcano on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder injury. The 21-year-old Venezuelan was injured in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 31, 2021. Marcano has yet to make his Major League debut, and he was optioned to the Padres' alternate training site on June 28, 2020.
Marcano's Background and Career
Marcano was born on September 16, 1999, and he signed with the Padres as an international free agent in 2016. He made his professional debut in 2017, and he has played for the Padres' minor league affiliates in the Arizona League, Midwest League, and California League. Marcano has been praised for his fielding skills and his ability to make contact at the plate, and he was ranked as the Padres' 22nd-best prospect by MLB Pipeline in 2020.
Impact on the Padres
Marcano's injury is a blow to the Padres, who are already dealing with injuries to several other players. The Padres are hoping that Marcano will be able to return to action soon, and they believe that he has the potential to be a valuable contributor to the team's future.
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