Padres Manager Stammen Reports Waldron's Indefinite Absence

Padres manager Craig Stammen announced that pitcher Matt Waldron is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for an 'infection in his rear end,' later clarified as a hemorrhoid issue. Stammen expects Waldron to be discharged soon but anticipates a 'week-to-week' recovery depending on healing. He expressed disappointment for Waldron, who had been showing promising signs in early spring training, noting the team will support his rehab process.