Padres Place Jason Heyward On Injured List, Recall Tirso Ornelas

The Padres announced this afternoon that they’ve placed Jason Heyward on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his left knee. They’ve recalled outfielder Tirso Ornelas to the major league roster to replace Heyward. Ornelas’s first game will be his MLB debut, and his expected call-up was first reported by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune earlier this afternoon.
Ornelas, 25, was signed by the Padres out of Tijuana, Mexico and made his pro debut in 2017. He&rsquo