PHILADELPHIA -- On Friday night, when Manuel Margot's left wrist bent backward as he dove for a fly ball in the gap, the Padres chose to be optimistic. It was an ugly injury, but despite the nature of the play, Margot said he felt better afterward.
Turns out, the club's optimism was warranted: X-rays were negative. The Padres center fielder sustained a left-wrist sprain but won't need a stint on the disabled list. He could return to action as soon as Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader.
"He's feeling pretty good today," said Padres skipper Andy Green.