Austin Hedges To Miss Six To Eight Weeks

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Updated: April 27, 2016

According to AJ Cassell of MLB.com San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges will miss six to eight with a hamate fracture.

Austin Hedges will require surgery on his injured hand. Hamate fracture. Likely 6-8 weeks.

— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) April 27, 2016

Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union Tribune also reported the news.

Turns out Austin Hedges has a hamate fracture and not just a hand contusion. Per Andy Green, he will undergo surgery.

— Dennis Lin (@sdutdennislin) April 27, 2016

Hedges is a former second round pick of the Padres back in the 2011 MLB Draft. He has spent his entire career in the San Diego organization, making his major league debut in 2015.

Last season Hedges appeared in 56 games for the club and hit just .168. Still at just 22 years of age the future is bright for this prospect and Padres fans have great hopes for him.

With the injury the Padres will have to rely on Derek Norris more than ever.

As more information surfaces on Hedges and his injury progression we will keep you up to date.

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