Padres' Ramon Laureano Scratched From Sunday's Cactus League Game

The outfielder was removed from the lineup due to general body fatigue.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The San Diego Padres have scratched outfielder Ramon Laureano from the lineup for Sunday's Cactus League game against the Cincinnati Reds. Laureano was removed from the lineup due to what the team is calling general body fatigue.

Why it matters

Laureano is expected to be the Padres' starting left fielder this season after being acquired in a trade last year, so his health and availability is important for the team's success.

The details

Laureano was originally slated to start in left field for the Padres, but the team announced he was being scratched from the lineup shortly before the game. The team did not provide any further details on the nature of Laureano's fatigue or if it is expected to keep him out for an extended period.

  • Laureano was scratched from the lineup on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Ramon Laureano

A 31-year-old outfielder who was acquired by the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline last season.

San Diego Padres

A Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California.

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What’s next

The Padres will provide updates on Laureano's condition and status for future games as more information becomes available.

The takeaway

Laureano's health and availability will be a key factor for the Padres this season as they look to build on their success from last year, so this unexpected scratch from the lineup is something to monitor closely.