Scouting Report: Jake Vogel

Summary

Jake Cronenworth, San Diego Padres second baseman, was placed on the 7-day concussion-related injured list on May 8, 2026. He was hit in the jaw by a pitch from Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi during the Padres' road trip to Mexico City. Initial baseline tests cleared him of concussion, but he subsequently developed symptoms including fogginess, difficulty focusing, and frequent headaches. He played through these symptoms for weeks while his performance deteriorated significantly. Since the hit-by-pitch incident, Cronenworth is batting .111 in 27 at-bats with only 3 hits, 1 RBI, and a .498 OPS. For the season, he is hitting .144 with 1 home run and 4 RBIs, representing the worst batting slump of his seven-year MLB career.