Padres Starting Pitcher Hospitalized for Multiple Days After Surgery, Likely Out for Start of Season

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron underwent hemorrhoid surgery this week, putting his status for Opening Day in jeopardy. Waldron, 29, was among the handful of Padres pitchers competing for a spot in the starting rotation to open the season.

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