Padres promote Jase Bowen to MLB as Ramon Laureano heads to IL

The San Diego Padres have called up outfielder Jase Bowen from Triple-A El Paso as Ramon Laureano is placed on the injured list due to hip inflammation. Bowen, who is hitting.292 with 13 home runs and 36 RBIs this season, was a priority target for the Padres after his strong performance in the minors. Originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2019, Bowen has shown versatility, capable of playing all three outfield positions. The team's decision comes as they seek to improve their offensive output.

• 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Padres call up hot-hitting Jase Bowen from Triple-A, Ramon Laureano heads to IL