The Padres are about to lose another outfielder. Jason Heyward’s balky left knee will send him to the injured list, meaning the Padres will have replaced three of the four outfielders that were on their opening-day roster.

Before the first game against the Atlanta Braves, the Padres optioned Connor Joe, Oscar Gonzalez and designated Eguy Rosaio and Tyler Wade in order to keep Gurriel. Heyward was signed specifically to provide veteran leadership and defensive stability in left field. The need to platoon Heyward with a right-handed bat was filled by Brandon Lockridge.