Padres infielder Luis Rengifo suffers serious knee injury against Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:06 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Luis Rengifo of the San Diego Padres sustained a serious knee injury during last night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, which the Padres lost 7-6. The injury occurred in the sixth inning as Rengifo tried to execute a throw home during a rundown play, causing his knee to buckle. He was carted off the field after receiving attention for an injury described by manager Craig Stammen as a sprained right knee. The loss of Rengifo could impact the Padres significantly, as he has contributed greatly to the team's performance this season. Further evaluation of his injury is expected.
- •Rengifo injured his knee while attempting a throw in the sixth inning.
- •The Padres lost to the Rays by a score of 7-6.
- •Manager Craig Stammen reported Rengifo's injury as a sprained right knee.
- •Rengifo had been a key contributor to the Padres' offense this season.
- •Further evaluation of Rengifo's knee is expected.
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Padres Lose Key Infielder To Devastating Injury
"The San Diego Padres lost Luis Rengifo yesterday against Tampa Bay, as his knee buckled while he was making a throw.
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