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Padres' Tommy Pham recovering after being stabbed

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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- Padres outfielder Tommy Pham is recovering after being stabbed in the back Sunday night, the team says.

According to San Diego Police, Pham was stabbed during an altercation Sunday night.

The Padres said Monday that Pham is in “good condition.” He is expected to make a full recovery.

“We are aware of the incident last night involving Tommy Pham. He was treated at UC San Diego Health and is currently in good condition. He 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 said.

Pham Monday also thanked the medical staff in charge of his care.

“I’d like to thank the incredible medical staff at UC San Diego Health for taking such great care of me last night. I truly appreciate the hard work of the SDPD 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,” Pham said.

Anyone with information on the stabbing is asked to call San Diego Police at 619-692-4800.