​Steven Bisig-Imagn ImagesPadres news: San Diego gets crucial injury update amid NL Wild Card push appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The San Diego Padres are battling in the National League Wild Card. San Diego is looking to climb the NL Wild Card standings, as the team has performed well in recent action and is closing in on the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs. Meanwhile, the Padres are 2.5 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final NL Wild Card spot as of this story’s writing. Miguel Andujar’s return from injury will give the Padres a boost, and it seems as if the veteran could join the ball club fairly soon.Andujar is dealing with a right wrist fracture. He began a rehab assignment on September 8 and could return in mid-September, according to MLB.com. The Padres are hoping to have him available for the final stretch run of the season.Andujar, 31, has hit .259/.303/.423 across 74 games played this season. He has five home runs and 20 doubles as well.Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)While Andujar has primarily been the Padres designated hitter this season, he does offer some defensive versatility. He’s spent some time at third base and first base this year, while Andujar has experience in the outfield as well.Miguel Andujar’s overall impact on the Padres could be immense when he does return. Updates on his injury status will continue to be monitored and provided as they are made available.For now, San Diego is focused on its current four-game series against the Colorado Rockies. The series is tied 1-1 heading into Wednesday night’s ball game at Coors Field in Colorado as the Padres look to earn a big victory.Related: 2026 NL Standings: Cubs catch huge break in playoff race with Phillies, Padres, Diamondbacks all losingRelated: Padres’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 MLB Playoffs