TODAY: Jankowski is expected to require surgery and miss approximately three months of action, MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell tweets.
YESTERDAY: Padres outfielder Travis Jankowski has been diagnosed with a broken wrist, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports on Twitter. It’s not yet known how long he’ll be sidelined, but it is anticipated that he “will miss significant time.”
The 27-year-old Jankowski suffered the injury laying out for a catch. Particulars aren’t yet known this time around, but he has once previously suffered a generally similar injury. Back in 2014, Jankowski fractured his wrist in a collision with an outfield wall.
Jankowski is earning $1.165MM this year as a Super Two player. While he has not yet shown much with the bat at the MLB level, he is coming off of a personal-best offensive season. Over 387 plate appearances in 2018, Jankowski slashed .259/.332/.346 with 24 stolen bases. He’s a quality outfield defender who can play up the middle, significantly boosting his utility.
The Friars have the depth to deal with an absence from Jankowski, with Manuel Margot and Franchy Cordero representing a potential righty/lefty mix up the middle. But they’ll lose a roster element they had hoped to carry entering the season. The Pads have a few lefty-hitting outfielders on the depth chart in Boog Powell and Alex Dickerson, though both were recently sent to minors camp.
With Jankowski down to open the year, then, the San Diego organization could consider a wide variety of alternative means of utilizing the 25-man roster opening. It could open the door to intriguing outfielder Franmil Reyes. Utilitymen Jose Pirela and Javy Guerra are also candidates who already have 40-man roster spots. The same goes for corner infielder Ty France, though it’s less clear how he’d function on a roster that now features high-priced regulars at his accustomed positions.
Too bad. Great for late innings of the bench. Great speed and defense in all outfield spots. One less outfield decision to be made by the front office, though.
I guess this means Margot roster spot is safe for now
It never wasn’t…
Franchy can beat out Margot
Margot hit better and played exceptional defense. Franchy plays horrible defense in CF and he struck out 33% of the time last season. At this point, he cannot beat out Margot for the starting CF position.
Lol next joke
Next joke ?
The Padres have a surplus of outfielders but I’m not sure they have a good CF out of the bunch. Cordero can’t field and Margot can’t hit. If you could combine the two you’d have a hell of a player.
Margot sucks
How did he break it?
Diving for a ball yesterday
I believe diving to catch a ball
picking up Manny’s wallet
Holy crap ha ha ha!
Lolz
Machado stepped on it
No, Machado only steps on Brewers and Red Sox. Padres are safe. I’m not sure about Brewers fans, however.
I wish his name was Ty La France.
The bot linked the wrong Javy Guerra.
On a completely unrelated note, a piece of Padres history. In 1994 the lowly Padres were 45-65 (in games he played — 47-70 overall). That was also the year that Gwynn was hitting .394 as the players went on strike. So, without cheating, guess what Gwynn batted in those 45 wins?
.462
He batted .511 — That has to be at least close to a record.
WOW! That’s crazy! Thanks for the tidbit, I’m sure there are a million of them when it comes to Gwynn’s career.
Thanks, Tipsy. Nice surprise getting some Tony Gwynn trivia in the Comments section of a Travis Jankowski article!!
Here’s more TG trivia. Mark Grant was drafted in the first round the same year Gwynn was drafted in the 3rd.
The Padres drafted Donovan Tate 3rd overall in the same draft Trout went 25th overall. Sigh. The draft in MLB is much more of a crapshoot than any other sports draft, it seems. It’s also the only sport that has a comprehensive and established development system, which probably leads to more unique outcomes.
To be fair, Grant had an insane high school career and the MLB drafting bureau listed him as the #1 overall prospect the year he was drafted. He absolutely dominated in the minors. Like I wrote, it’s just a crapshoot. Gwynn was considered undersized for an outfielder, but he also dominated the minors for the brief time he was there (about one full season)..
And yeah, I think as good as Gwynn was going in 1994, he might have eclipsed .400. He was hitting the ball so well when the season ended, and he said later in an interview that he was seeing the ball better than he ever had during that season. Oh well.
Mudcat never let’s us forget it either…
One of my favorite stats of TG is he only struck out 434 times in 20 seasons (an average of less than 22 times per year). Some guys do that in 2 seasons.
Cordero just got a backup spot. People in El Paso won’t get to see him this season.
Too bad for Benicio del Toro…
Always sucks to hear about injuries like this. Guy goes out to make a play and will be likely be out quite a while.
8 weeks. He will be ready for a minor league rehab assignment in late May.
That’s not at all a certainty at this point.
If he broke his navicular he will be looking at 7 months in a cast.
So much for too many outfielders.
Bummer
Truly is a downer. It also means Pirela has a better than average chance to make the team.
In other news, full minor league camp opened today. However, the club’s minicamp for select minor leaguers has been going on since Feb. 21. A total of 54 players have been in Peoria for special instruction, including Gore, Patino, Morejon, Baez, Lawson, Campusano, Edwards, Marcano Miller, Ruiz and Rosario. .
Including the major league 40-man roster, the Padres currently have 306 players under contract.
Jankowski and Pirela have completely different skill sets and play completely different positions. I don’t see how this has any bearing on Pirela.
Pirela has played the corner outfielder. Also plays on the dirt. Doesn’t do anything particularly well but you know those are the kind of guys who crack ML benches. Particularly if they don’t think they have enough ABS to go around for Reyes for example. They might not want to leave him on the ML bench only getting PH opps or a start here and there. Jank’s injury opens the door for Pirela or another utility man I would think. I don’t see the Padres being able to successfully shuffle Reyes,
renfroe, Myers, Cordero and Margot in the OF together. Not enough abs to go around.
Franchy Cordero is the guy who this opens up an opportunity for.
I think they intended to keep Pirela regardless of this injury. Looking over the roster…. I can’t imagine them using anybody else to spell Hosmer at first (even though he rarely takes days off). I’d imagine they will slot Pirela in there (unless that’s where they try to find at bats for Mejía). Unfortunately, this front office seems pretty dead set on keeping Pirela on the roster….
Close, Spack. It’s actually 309, not including soon-to-be NFL WR AJ Brown and Padre for Life Matt LaChappa.
Never glad to hear a player gets injured…. but if it had to be anybody, I’m “happy” it was Jankowski. Never been overly impressed. I remember he had a hot month last year and hearing all of the “this is what he can do if they play him regularly”….. no. Just no. Decent fourth outfield. But (like Pirela) for some reason this manager or front office, whoever calls the shots, feels the need to give Jankowski consistent at bats, at the expense of seeing a regular outfield. Barring injury, or some rigorous travel stretch schedule, I’ve always been a fan of that “fourth outfielder” spelling another outfielder maybe once a series. So 3/4 games or 2/3 games should be your starting three… but for whatever reason, they shuffled Jank around so much last year, he was giving Reyes/Renfroe/Margot a day off seemingly every other day. Hopefully this gives more playing time consistently for the starters….. whenever they figure out who that is.
Wishlist: LF- Reyes (no clue why they feel better with him in RF)
CF- Margot/Cordero
RF- Renfroe
Roamer…… Myers. Sprinkle him in 1-2 times a week. Personal opinion. But I like Reyes/Renfroe more than Myers. And it’s not really even that close…
Will Myers salary alone is going to put him on the diamond far more than once or twice a week. I’ll tell you that right now. He’s also a pretty decent ball player when he’s healthy. 25-30 bombs 20 or so steals and an alright avg/Obp combo. He’s not a 20MM a year player but he’s really not all that bad. I’m not sure franchy’s approach is going to cut it in the big leagues. He could very well be a Keon Broxton without the elite defense. Though obviously the potential for more is there.
Only thing I’d disagree with is the argument of him being good when healthy. He has always been on a non-competetive Padres team, so they never ran him into the field to play through an injury for a playoff push or something. When he has played, he’s been healthy. Then he gets injured (oblique, wrist, leg, etc) and stop playing, sometimes for months, until he comes back healthy. It’s not as though he toughs it out and plays through injury. He misses the time. Which is fine, it’s good to heal…. but that doesn’t mean his numbers were down because he wasn’t healthy. Those numbers are a result of when he played, healthy. Unfortunately, his problem is likely between the ears…. and it doesn’t help that management moved him away from a position in the infield that he wanted to play (also the only spot he hasn’t been injured playing). He will continue to play regularly because of his salary (you’re absolutely right) and the fact that AJ Preller can’t admit it was a big miss with Myers acquisition and extension.
But ultimately, I agree. Myers will be in the lineup and Renfroe/Reyes will split time. Unless myers is used in center which, sadly, is also something they are considering.
The safest assumption about Myers is his aloofness is the most tangible evidence that he is either one of the smartest players or one of the dumbest. Watch Myers long enough and you’ll see a player with a ton of raw talent. You’ll also see him yawn, scratch his head, stare off into space, and get caught flat footed. I wish he could be traded soon; which would be one of the smartest or dumbest trades Preller could make.
blah blah blah
^ That’s about the amount of susbstance that can be expected from any of your posts. How’s the Padres San Antonio affiliate shaping up this year? Oh wait…. they don’t play there anymore. You just thought they did…. like you think you know a lot of things. Move along.
I don’t think you can just call a player lazy or assume you know anything about what’s going on with him mentally, just because his body is fragile. Myers was actually pretty good in left; I do think he should be a first baseman, but that ship has sailed and I understand that it’s hard to give up on the speed and throwing arm by stashing him at first base permanently. He wasn’t a great extension, but he was on a 5-Win pace in 2018. That’s not nothing, and that includes the bewildering decision to try him at third.
ok Ryan, go find another handle
I didn’t call him lazy…. I said his issue wasn’t his ability/raw talent, but instead a between the ears issue. And watching the games, yes, you can get a sense of where someone’s mentality is at. That’s like saying you can’t judge Puigs mentality…. he’s another pure talent that hasn’t had it between the ears yet. Myers is nowhere near as bad as that, but the issues are still there. In fact, they have been addressed by management. As was Myers complaining about having to do infielding drills when the team was already out of contention…. there is plenty to go off of to have the opinion his attitude/mentality might not be right. It’s not just a gut thing. There’s plenty of stuff to see, and stuff that’s been made public.
Agree, he belongs at first base…. and the decision to try him at third was just foolish
You have some obsession with this guy Ryan that anybody who has a decenting opinion…. must be Ryan. It’s kinda weird. You should get that looked at.
This guy finds a new handle every other week just come to in here and complain.
At least you toned down the all caps yelling. Cheers for being less vial with each new handle
Spew constant crap and try to call others trolls. Get a life man
it really is entertaining to watch you fuss…. it’s like watching a child not get the toy he wants at the store…. and start throwing a temper tantrum. Like a great majority of your posts (like the Padres AA being in San Antonio…. oops) you are sadly, but not surprisingly, mistaken. Notice nobody else thinking I am this Ryan guy you obsess about?? It’s a lonely world you live in….. enjoy the season. San Antonio should have a great year this year!
That’s some good stuff right there.
Yes I am the angry one and you are the one that makes sense
Maybe yell at me in 5 paragraphs or more….. That’ll get your point across
Yell at you? Haha relax little kid. Nobody’s yelling. I don’t take your opinion seriously enough to be bothered in the slightest…. which is why I said it was entertaining watching you fuss. Unfortunately though, your little handle name conspiracy theory has again taken the topic off of baseball (since you clearly can’t compete in that debate arena)…. so I’ll be saying goodbye now, and getting back to the topic with people who’s opinions have some merit. I wish you well on your future trolls.
Damn, wish we had the downvote…
Outfeild logjam unjammed!
Franmil was chucking out banana peels like Mario Kart
I got a laugh out of this. Still can see the humor in it, speeding recovery to Jankowski
I’m a little surprised by the notion that this could open up an opportunity for Franmil. My personal opinion, as a Giants fan, is that he’s the Padres’ most dangerous hitter other than Machado. Apparently the presumption is that Renfroe is expected to start ahead of Franmil. Renfroe is good, but I don’t think he’s better than Franmil.
Also, there’s a good chance someone will be traded this spring (even with the Jankowski injury). While San Diego likely won’t send anyone to the outfield-needy Giants, the White Sox sure could use some help.
Regarding Margot, there are a lot “Margot sucks” comments. Be patient—he’s still young! The upside is still there.
@Moonlight Graham
I agree on all accounts
12 years of losing has created a lot of salty-ness…. Don’t listen to the few haters here. They sound off on every article, the same hate every time
Jankowski a super two prospect? = they’ll have you believe he sucks
Franmil – He hit too much, must be a flook
Margot – We traded too much so he’s a bust
Sift through the bs and you’ll see it’s all just hot air. You are correct here, Franmil is the next best hitter right now. He’s just got a former first round pick that everyone around here loves in front of him
Oh and don’t forget the tired mantra of no pitching. Seems ‘ol AJ gets dogged for not being able to do all things all at once. Some people will never be satisfied
Padres fans (well, knowledgeable ones at least) would prefer to see the corner outfield spots occupied by Renfroe and Reyes. Unfortunately, with the Myers extension and lack of performance, he’s virtually unmovable right now for anything more than a bucket of gum. So he’s going to play in hopes of regaining some form/trade value (stay and pray mentality).
The knock on Margot isn’t that “we traded too much” for him, so he’s a bust (like the troll above stated). The fact is, we only traded Kimbrel away…. and we received what (at the time) was considered to be a very good package. Margot wasn’t even necessarily the headline of the trade, as at the time, it was touted that we finally found our SS of the future (Javy Guerra). So no, the issue isn’t “we traded too much so he’s a bust” from knowledgeable fans, unlike what swing friar stated). The issue with Margot from fans who pay attention, is the holes on his swing and the major regression he had offensively (and at times, defensively…. although overall he played good defense… there were some pretty bad lapses at times). Combine that with a lack of success on the basebaths. So when someone like Margot who is built up by management as “a table setter, top of the order guy who creates havoc on the base paths”…. and he does none of those things, yeah, fans will spur on him. Nothing to do with what we traded, it has to do with performance. He hasn’t performed. Obviously hindsight is 20/20 in trades, but Preller really has to hope Logan Allen turns into at least a serviceable major league pitcher (or Margot figures it out and can stay on a lineup)… because when you trade away a Kimbrel, you expect to hit on at least one of the prospects you get in return. Hindsight is 20/20 for fans…. but not the GM. That’s his job. He is literally paid to be right about those things. Won’t happen all the time, but you need to be right more often than you’re wrong.
Margot will have a short leash this year, as is evidence by the Padres already considering Myers being in CF against LHP (to have Renfroe/Reyes on the corners)…. even though Margot himself is a right handed hitter. This will be a deciding year for Margot… he doesn’t suck. But he certainly can’t have a repeat of last year, he needs to take steps forward, not backwards from here on out.
Solid analysis.
Do you ever get tired Ryan? I know I’m tired of listening to the same tired crap day after day from you
Again with the Ryan haha try not reading it…. or responding. Move along troll. Surely your mom has made breakfast for you by now. Run along
Ok Rooster. How many handles will it take before you learn how to communicate with others?
Are you seriously accusing Kwflanne and wcr/rooster of being the same person after this happened?
mlbtraderumors.com/2018/05/padres-designate-chase-…
I don’t even like either of them, but seriously.
Yeah, he’s been called out for arguing with himself before…. Definitely wouldn’t put it past him here too
Lol. Shine on you crazy diamond.
Funny thing is, when you call this guy out he stops for a week or so with that handle. But immediately creates a new one. You can tell by the all caps yelling and the same critic over and over and over and over…
Didn’t he just show you a post from my handle back when chase headley was on the team?? Haha couple weeks?? Dude…. stop. You’re seriously embarrassing yourself at this point
Was actually referring to the giant spat between you and rooster. But I guess in Swinging Friars’ mind that was all a cover-up…
That sucks.ive watched him here in SF. Hes like a hawk covering our spacious OF.
Phone call to CarGo, Adam Jones and Denard Span!!
No, no, and no.
Why? Unlike every other team. The padres have so much depth at the outfield. They were trying to figure out how they could thin the herd and this made a difficult choose easier
Ok lets get Adam Jones on a minors deal 😛
Yeah
Reyes looks a lot better on the SO side so far in ST.
Tough break
Sorry to hear for the player, if the FO of SD is looking for OF help, the Phillies can offer a few players at different tier levels, depending on the FO focus.
Williams
Altherr
Cozens
Herrera
Are probably all possibilities. Altherr is probably the short term solution if Jank can play later this year.
We still have too many OF’ers, even after this injury.
Padres outfield should be Myers(LF),Margot and Franmil/Renfroe(RF).Franchy should start every day in AAA needs to work on his K% and taking cleaner routes in CF. Tough break for Jankowski always liked Freddy.
Agree on the starters, but Franchy is the only one who can backup Margot in CF adequately, now that Jank is out. He’s pretty much a lock to make the Opening Day roster.
I think last year was too early for Cordero, but his talent is undeniable. A little seasoning and this kid could take off. That’s some serious power
Yeah one thing I don’t want to see is a boog on the 25 man roster. I believe Dickerson’s time has ran out. They have other options to look at.
Yeah, it’s pretty unlikely Dickerson makes the team, and he has already been reassigned to minor league camp. Unfortunate too…. as of a couple seasons ago, he was virtually the only Padres player putting up quality at bats. Injuries derailed that pretty severely. Maybe he catches on somewhere else. Would like to see what he can do with a full-time spot. Doubt he will be any sort of all-star…. but his approach at the plate looked legit. Could be a serviceable major leaguer somewhere
Worth monitoring: Urias scratched from today’s scheduled start due to fatigue in both hamstrings. Not a good start, especially considering they want him to start at SS instead of his natural 2B, and also concerning considering he has had leg/hamstring issues in the past…. will be re-evaluated tomorrow
And not strong enough to hit the ball out of the infield when he is healthy
huh?
Urias can’t hit the ball out of the infield
Well the simple response to that is….. yes, he can. While I still believe he has some proving to do at the major league level, he’s been able to make solid contact at every level so far. While I’m not huge on the leg kick they have had him incorporate into his swing to generate more power, the thought that he can’t get the ball out of the infield is just wrong. He won’t ever be a home run guy… but he has plenty power and hard contact for doubles. All this is assuming he figures out major league pitching. Small sample size last year, but didn’t exactly light it up. Hopefully the legs don’t hold him back so we can see if this first of many highly touted prospects actually translates into any success in the majors.
Luis Urias. Not Julio Urias.
Be very afraid once Urias starts trying to constantly bunt his way on like Everth Cabrera did in 2014 after he came off the juice because he’s not confident in his ability to hit the ball out of the infield.
Luis Urias isn’t nearly fast enough to bunt his way on like Everth Cabrera was. Not even close. I’m more concerned with Hosmer hitting the ball out of the infield ground than I am with Urias.