Padres place closer Kirby Yates on the 10-day IL

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Photo credit AUGUST 7: Kirby Yates #39 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park on August 7, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

The Padres announced today that they've placed closer Kirby Yates on the 10-day IL with a sore elbow. The team recalled RHP David Bednar. Manager Jayce Tingler discussed the move and today's lineup shakeup.

Featured Image Photo Credit: AUGUST 7: Kirby Yates #39 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park on August 7, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)