As San Diego Padres star Xander Bogaerts has taken big steps in recovering from a fractured foot, the return date for the shortstop has been revealed. With the Padres player receiving encouraging updates , it seemed like fans would be getting closer to seeing Bogaerts out on the diamond.

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, he would report that Bogaerts is set to return on Monday for the start of the series against the Milwaukee Brewers. By the time he returns, Bogaerts would have missed almost a month with the injury to his left foot.

“The San Diego Padres expect shortstop Xander Bogaerts to return Monday, Sept. 22, after missing almost a month with a fracture in his left foot,” Nightengale wrote.

Manager Mike Shildt spoke on Friday about Bogaerts' injury on 97.3 The Fan, s

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