With the San Diego Padres preparing for the 2025 MLB Playoffs , the team could use all the reinforcements it can get, with one player who has been out for a significant amount of time being shortstop Xander Bogaerts . As the P adres' star in Bogaerts has been making big steps in his recovery, manager Mike Shildt would provide more insight into the player's process.

Speaking with 97.3 The Fan, Shildt would be asked about Bogaerts, his impact on the team, and where he is regarding his injury recovery, as he's been out since August 27, missing time with a fractured foot. Fast forward to the present, and Shildt would say that he is on a positive trajectory , and the workload he's been getting has proved fruitful.

“Gaining optimism every day with Bogey,” Shildt said. “He's been in A

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