Padres bring up SS Nick Ahmed, place SS Mason McCoy (back) on IL

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The San Diego Padres on Sunday selected the contract of veteran shortstop Nick Ahmed, who has a chance to play for his fourth National League West Division team since 2023.

To make room for Ahmed on the 40-man roster, the Padres placed shortstop Mason McCoy on the 10-day injured list because of back inflammation. Right-hander Jhony Brito was recalled from Triple-A El-Paso and