Padres manager Bud Black said after Thursday's game that a mild hamstring strain might force pitcher Ian Kennedy to the disabled list, The Mighty 1090 Sports Radio reports.
Kennedy suffered the injury in the middle of an at-bat in the third inning Thursday, signaling to the training staff that he had to come out of the game. If he's placed on the disabled list, the Padres will turn to Odrisamer Despaigne, who tossed 4 2/3 hitless innings in relief of Kennedy, to replace the injured pitcher in the rotation, Black said. However, Kennedy isn't sure he'll need a trip to the disabled list, U-T San Diego reports.
"We'll see tomorrow," Kennedy said. "I think it's pretty early to tell. I think tomorrow is gonna be a big indication."