Padres' Pham stabbed in San Diego, expected to make full recovery

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham underwent surgery after being stabbed on Sunday, the team said in a statement obtained by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Pham was stabbed in his lower back during an altercation in San Diego. The stab wound pierced all three layers of his skin and he required stitches. Fortunately, there was no organ damage; the Padres said he is now in "good condition" and "is expected to make a full recovery."

"The San Diego Police Department is actively investigating the incident and we will have no further comment at this time," the Padres' statement concluded.

"I'd like to thank the incredible medical staff at UC San Diego Health for taking such great care of me last night," Pham said in a statement released by the team. "I truly appreciate the hard work of the (San Diego Police Department) as well as they continue their search for the suspects. While it was a very traumatic and eye-opening experience for me, I'm on the road to recovery and I know I'll be back to my offseason training routine in no time."

The incident took place when Pham was leaving a San Diego establishment and came across an argument taking place near his car, two people who spoke to the outfielder told Acee. Pham, who didn't know either of the people involved in the argument, supposedly asked them to move away from his car, leading to the situation escalating.

Suspects have yet to be identified by police.

Pham, 32, was acquired by the Padres from the Tampa Bay Rays last winter. The seven-year veteran only appeared in 31 regular-season games this summer due to a fractured hamate bone, but returned late in the year and tallied nine hits in the playoffs.