Bad news

Some bad news for San Diego fans. On a positive note, the Padres ended a 4-game losing streak with a win last night over Colorado.

But Padres' fans are collectively holding their breath as one of their two young aces, Chris Young, was pulled from the game right before the bottom of the 3rd inning with an injury. It turns out that he has suffered a strained oblique muscle on his left side. Young has never been on the DL during his major league career. He is listed from day-to-day currently. As of right now, the Padres have not ruled out returning on regular rest for Young, but it will all depend on how he feels over the next few days.

The Padres must have been thrilled to have made the exchange between Royce Ring and Justin Hampson a short time ago. Hampson pitched a gem in relief and had earned the win that was eventually blown for him by the rest of the bullpen. Heath Bell, who was credited with the blown save, also picked up the victory when the Padres rallied in the top of the 8th inning.

Here's a peeve of mine: I hate when the pitcher who blows the save is able to record the win if the offense rallies late. It's like a reward for failure.

Does make for a funny Dugout though.

The big blow came in the first inning: a three-run homer from Mike Cameron. Adrian Gonzalez's RBI double and Khalil Greene's sac fly put the game away late.

Tomorrow, the Padres continue their series in Colorado. Justin Germano (6-4, 3.77 ERA) will aim to pick up another W for SD as he takes on Rockies starter Aaron Cook. That will air at 3:05pm ET. Not that many people on the East Coast will be watching that game.

Edit 3:58pm: RHP Clay Hensley has been recalled from the Padres' AAA-affiliate Portland, in exchange for OF Terrmel Sledge. With the Young injury and Hampson being used for three innings last night, I'm sure the Padres wanted to have an extra arm available in the bullpen. Hensley has not appeared in the major leagues since May 2nd, when he suffered a hamstring injury in a game against the Nationals. His spot in the rotation was claimed by Padres rookie Justin Germano. Hensley has struggled in the minor leagues with shoulder issues, which may have originated from blister problems early in the season.

Edit 5:00pm: Wow, that game turned ugly in a hurry.

Edit 7:27pm: After speculation that began long before this season, Scott Linebrink has finally been traded from the Padres. He has been acquired by the Brewers in exchange for left-handed reliever Joe Thatcher and prospects Will Inman and Steve Garrison. Probably a good deal for both organizations, if Linebrink is able to help stabilize that Milwaukee bullpen. Thatcher is only 25 years old, while Inman and Garrison are both 20 years old. MLB.com makes it sound like Thatcher will be going straight into the Padres' major league bullpen. No idea what level of the minor leagues Garrison and Inman will be assigned to yet.

Edit 7:37: That's what I get for not looking around first. According to Sign On San Diego, Garrison will report to AA-San Antonio and Inman will report to A-Lake Elsinore.