San Diego Padres outfielder Ramón Laureano will miss at least the first round of the playoffs after fracturing the index finger on his right hand, manager Mike Shildt told reporters on Wednesday night .

Laureano suffered the injury during Wednesday's loss against the Milwaukee Brewers ( box score ), a game in which he exited after taking an at-bat during the bottom of the second inning. It's unclear when, exactly, he hurt himself.

Shildt inserted Bryce Johnson in Laureano's place in right field. The Padres have not yet announced a roster move, though it stands to reason Laureano will be placed on the injured list at some point before Friday's first pitch.

Laureano, 31, was added in a deadline trade with the Baltimore Orioles to shore up the corner outfield. He did just that b

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