San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts walked off the field after the fourth inning of Game Four of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park on October 7, 2026. The Padres' postseason appearance has brought renewed attention to Bogaerts' long-term contract, a major financial commitment for the franchise. The moment was captured in a photograph by Matt Thomas for the San Diego Padres/Getty Images.
Padres' Bogaerts Contract Draws Scrutiny During NLDS Run
