Gavin Sheets was initially in the San Diego Padres' National League Division Series lineup, as he was set to hit sixth and be the designated hitter. Sheets, however, was later scratched from the lineup due to a stiff neck, the Padres announced. The good news is that Sheets is still available off the bench.
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Nevertheless, Sheets' injury concern is far from ideal in a win-or-go-home game. He isn't the best hitter on the team, but Sheets is an impactful left-handed bat. Updates on his injury status will continue to be monitored and provided as they are made available.
More to come on this story.