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Jake Cronenworth Back After Concussion Battle | San Diego Padres News
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- Jun 29, 2026
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Jake Cronenworth’s triumphant return to the field after an eight-week concussion recovery is a story of grit and resilience. Struggling with depth perception, fatigue, and sensitivity to light, he battled through days where even basic play felt like being drunk — pitches seemed to wave at him. Retraining his eyes with daily ophthalmologist-guided exercises became his biggest hurdle. After playing three games in Triple-A and being activated Monday, Cronenworth is back with the Padres, praised by manager Craig Stammen for his professionalism and consistency. For Cronenworth, it’s not just relief — it’s joy to be back, ready to contribute after a grueling, life-altering journey. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f47a1d4f13dc6a52