Oh boy, where to begin. Phil Nevin, it turns out, broke his left arm and will be out a minimum of six weeks, probably longer. Sean Burroughs, meantime, will be shut down for three weeks. The Padres are optimistic that his shoulder will not require surgery. They are less certain about Brian Tollberg.

If you’re looking for a sliver lining, I guess it’s the fact that Dennis Tankersley will get an extended shot in the big-league rotation. We might also see Jake Peavy a little bit sooner than expected.

Things sure can change in a hurry.