The San Diego Padres joined Major League Baseball as an expansion franchise in 1969. There was an expansion draft to select players from other organizations, but teams could protect 40 players — the equivalent of their entire MLB roster plus 15 prospects — and only the National League was involved.

Not wanting to further tax their overworked bullpen, the Dodgers bring Kiké Hernández in to pitch the final 2 1/3 innings of blowout loss to Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addresses the Manny Machado incident during the series against the San Diego Padres.

Morejón talked to the Union-Tribune this week about his defection from Cuba, relationship with his family, injuries and adjustments. This interview was translated through Padres interpreter Jorge Merlos. It has been edited for length and clarity. You grew up in Cuba. How did you get your start in baseball?

Four Major League Baseball players were reinstated by the league on Thursday after serving year-long bans for gambling on baseball.