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News: Maybin left in the sixth inning of Saturday's 9-0 loss to the New York Mets with a right wrist injury.
Impact: Maybin, hitting .216 after his 0 for 2 Saturday, has been taking extra batting practice. "It has been kind of a thing lately, it just got a little worse today," he said. "I couldn't hold on with two hands."

News: The Padres said Quentin will begin a rehab assignment in the next week.
Impact: Quentin hit .254 with 24 homers, 31 doubles and 77 RBIs in 118 games with Chicago last season, but has been out after undergoing surgery on his right knee. He resumed hitting activities in early APril and is on track to come off the disabled list in early May.

News: Quentin (knee) is likely to join the Padres and play against the Cubs on Monday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact: The word came from skipper Bud Black, and it's good news for the Padres, who have scored the second-fewest runs in baseball this year. Quentin is a career .252 hitter, and he has hit at least 21 home runs in each of the last four seasons. It looks like he'll make his season debut Monday against lefty Travis Wood.

News: Parrino is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, the Padres' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: The 26-year-old yielded a start to Everth Cabrera on Saturday, but he'll be back at shortstop and batting in his usual eight spot in the order Sunday. Parrino is just 6-for-44 this month, and he hasn't touched home plate since May 6.

News: Denorfia is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, the Padres' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Denorfia got the start in right field Saturday, but he'll sit Sunday for the fifth time in the last seven days. He'll be replaced by Blake Tekotte, who will bat seventh.

News: Cabrera will play second base and bat second against the Mets on Sunday, the Padres' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: The 25-year-old has been swinging the bat well over the past week, going 7-for-22 over that stretch. He'll get a chance to bat second with Cameron Maybin (wrist) out of the lineup, but Cabrera is batting just .219 with no homers or RBI in his 32 at-bats on the season. He hasn't yet achieved fantasy relevance in any format.

News: Maybin (wrist) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, the Padres' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Maybin's sprained right wrist got worse during Saturday's game, and he's expected to miss at least a few games with the injury. The 25-year-old is batting just .216 on the year, but he has 14 RBI and 14 stolen bases. It's possible he will return to the lineup in the middle of the coming week.

News: Maybin was removed from Saturday's game with a sprained right wrist, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact: The extent of the injury is unknown, but expect an update on Maybin's status as more details become available. Maybin was replaced in the game by Blake Tekotte.

News: Bass allowed six runs - matching his season high - eight hits and three walks in 5 1-3 innings of Friday's 6-1 loss to the Mets.
Impact: Bass had a 1.83 ERA in his previous three starts.

News: Stauffer (elbow) won't be ready to pitch by the time he is eligible to come off the disabled list, the Padres' official site reports.
Impact: According to Padres' manager Bud Black, "We're looking at more extensive rest for Tim." Stauffer is eligible to come back on May 30, but it sounds like even an early-June return is optimistic at this point.

News: Street could begin a rehab assignment next week, the Padres' official site reports.
Impact: This is the second positive development for Street's fantasy owners Saturday, the first being Dale Thayer's awful performance against the Mets. Not that we expected Thayer to take over the role permanently, but better safe than sorry. Street isn't guaranteed to begin the assignment next week, as it is more of a best-case scenario. Expect him to return in early-to-mid June barring any setbacks.

News: Thayer pitched the eighth inning of San Diego's 9-0 loss Saturday and gave up five runs on four hits and a walk.
Impact: Thayer hadn't pitched for six days, so manager Bud Black likely wanted him to to get some work in. It didn't work out so well as the Mets extended a 4-0 lead into a 9-0 hole by the time Thayer was done. He allowed a grand slam to the Mike Nickeas in an effort that caused his ERA on the season to rise from 0.00 to 4.09. We didn't expect Thayer to keep his torrid pace up, but this was a rather precipitous fall back down to earth. The only good news is that the Padres were already losing, so Thayer didn't take a loss or blown save for an effort that would normally lead to both as the closer.

News: X-rays taken on Maybin's injured hand confirmed a sprained right wrist, MLB.com's Corey Brock reports.
Impact: Maybin said that the injury bothered him for a few days, but apparently the pain got worse during Saturday's game. Maybin thinks he will only need a couple days off for his wrist to improve, so hopefully he is back in the lineup by the middle of next week.

News: Richard is now 2-6 on the season with a 4.76 ERA after losing to Johan Santana and the Mets on Saturday.
Impact: Richard allowed four runs in the first, but shut the Mets out over the next five innings before handing it over to the bullpen. Richard's final line for the game was four runs, five hits, three walks, and five strikeouts over six innings. His next scheduled start is against Arizona on Friday.

News: Parrino is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, according to the Padres' official Twitter page.
Impact: Parrino started the last five games for the Padres, and although he recorded just three hits in 14 at-bats, he did walk three times as well over that span. With Parrino out Saturday, Everth Cabrera will start at shortstop and Alexi Amarista will join the lineup at second.

News: The San Diego Padres have placed starter Tim Stauffer on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right elbow, retroactive to Tuesday. The Padres recalled right-hander Nick Vincent from Triple-A Tucson. Also Friday, left-hander Eric Stults, claimed off waivers from the Chicago White Sox, reported to the Padres.
Impact: Stauffer is on the DL for the second time this season. He was reinstated Monday and made his season debut that day against the Washington Nationals, allowing Bryce Harper's first big league homer in a spotty five innings in an 8-5 loss. He had been scheduled to start opening day against the Los Angeles Dodgers but was placed on the DL with a strained right elbow.

News: The San Diego Padres placed Wieland on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a strained right elbow.
Impact: The move is retroactive to May 7.

News: Bass allowed six runs on eight hits, walking three and striking out four over 5.1 innings of a 6-1 loss against the Mets on Friday night.
Impact: He has been a huge boost to an injury-riddled Padres rotation, but he has likely been outperforming his skill set so some regression isn't a complete surprise. Still, he is capable of providing respectable innings, especially in home outings, and will carry a decent 3.55 ERA into his next start against the Cubs in Chicago.

News: Baker is in the starting lineup Friday against the Mets.
Impact: Baker will bat sixth against Dillon Gee. He's hitting .233 in 15 games this season.

News: Quentin (Knee) is set to continue his minor league rehabilitation assignment, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Quentin received a cortisone shot May 22 after experiencing pain when he got into his hitting stance. He played in three extended spring training games this week and will now head to Lake Elsinore for his rehab assignment. Quentin's situation is very fluid, and he could experience a setback at any point. Once he joins the Padres lineup don't be surprised if he sees regular time off to rest his knee.

News: Street has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strain near his pitching shoulder.
Impact: The team announced the move Saturday, saying Street has a strained right lat. He left Friday night's game against Miami after issuing a two-out walk in the 10th inning and was scheduled for an MRI exam Saturday. San Diego selected the contract of right-hander Miles Mikolas from Double-A San Antonio and transferred infielder Logan Forsythe from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day DL.

News: Cabrera collected a season-high four hits with a pair of runs scored and stolen base in Thursday's win over the Mets.
Impact: It's hard to get too excited about Cabrera, considering he bats low in the order for a weak-hitting team. He does offer some speed, however, and should see ample playing time.

News: Maybin went 3-for-5 with three runs scored, pair of RBI and stolen base in Thursday's win over the Mets.
Impact: Maybin hasn't shown any power at all this year with just one homer, and he's struggled to hit for average. On the other hand, he's done a good job drawing walks (21 free passes in 44 games) and has stolen 14 bases.

News: Stults allowed an unearned run over five innings to record the win against the Mets on Thursday. He scattered four hits with a pair of strikeouts.
Impact: Stults has pitched well in limited work this season, including 6.2 innings of two-run ball in his last start Saturday. The win he picked up Thursday was his first since 2009.

News: Stauffer has received a second opinion on his sprained right elbow from Dr. Lewis Yocum.
Impact: Yocum, the Los Angeles Angels' physician, performed reconstructive elbow surgery Wednesday on Stauffer's teammate, left-hander Cory Luebke. Manager Bud Black said Stauffer's situation is different because his problem is with the flexor tendon and muscle.

News: Parrino is starting at shortstop Thursday for the Padres against the Mets, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Parrino has started four consecutive games while rotating through the Padres' infield. His versatility defensively has kept him in the lineup on occasion despite a .171/.276/.250 line through 76 at-bats this season.

News: Amarista is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Andy Parrino will make the start at shortstop while Everth Cabrera slides over to play second base in Amarista's absence. This is Amarista's first day off since being called up by the Padres on May 17.

News: Suppan gave up five earned runs -- and 12 baserunners -- over just 4.2 innings in a loss to the Cardinals on Wednesday night.
Impact: Suppan's record drops to 2-3 with the loss. His WHIP jumped to 1.60 on the season as a result of the eight hits and four walks (and just one strikeout). Suppan is what he is and nothing more; his current numbers are what you can expect going forward, which means you can look in another direction in most fantasy leagues.

News: Street (shoulder) threw for the fifth day in a row Wednesday, Steve Overbey of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Street is expected to stretch out his arm in the coming days, and hopes to throw a bullpen session early next week. Everything appears to be going well with Street's rehab, but the club will be cautious if he has any discomfort. Since he was placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 4, Dale Thayer has taken over closing duties. Thayer has been outstanding, but Street also pitched very well before going on the DL and should reclaim the job.

News: Venable went 3-for-5 with a single, a double, a home run Wednesday against the Cardinals.
Impact: Venable also scored a run and knocked a run in. He has received fairly consistent playing time and provided serviceable numbers. Venable's stats are essentially the same as 2011, with the exception of a slightly elevated batting average, so you can bank on him to keep it up -- in streaks, as he usually does.

News: Headley did not start Tuesday because of a lower back issue. He had started 42 of San Diego's 43 games.
Impact: Headley leads the Padres with five homers and 20 RBIs.

News: Volquez allowed five hits, three earned runs, issued four walks, and struck out one over six innings in a losing effort Tuesday against the Cardinals.
Impact: Command continues to be an issue for Volquez, and he was unable to overcome the free passes Tuesday night. He typically strikes out a good number of batters, but struggled to miss bats, which helps explain his poor outing. While his high walk rate makes him a risky play, he is capable of contributing very good numbers.

News: Headley did not start Tuesday's game at St. Louis due to what manager Bud Black called, "a lower back issue."
Impact: Headley has started 42 of the Padres' 43 games. The switch-hitter is batting .245 with five homers and 20 RBI. Black said Headley might be available to pinch hit. "We want to let this calm down a little," Black said.

News: Hundley is not in the starting lineup Tuesday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact: John Baker will catch Edinson Volquez for the Padres on Tuesday night.

News: Headley is not in the starting lineup Tuesday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact: Andy Parrino is starting at third base, while Headley gets a day to rest following a 4-for-21 skid since May 16.

News: Guzman went 2-for-4 with a double and a single Monday night against the Cardinals.
Impact: He added a pair of RBI and stole his third base of the year. Guzman's average is now .266, which is a far cry from his .312 average in 2011. He has yet to hit a home run, but he has the power to hit double digit home runs in a season.

News: Luebke confirmed Monday that he will undergo Tommy John surgery, Dan Hayes of the North County Times reports.
Impact: Luebke took a couple weeks to make a final call on the procedure after injuring his elbow in early May, but with the team expecting him to return no earlier than mid-August at this point - and the threat of re-injury still present - he ultimately decided to go under the knife and end his current campaign. Luebke, who will undergo the procedure Wednesday, is hoping to be ready to pitch by April or May next year. However, since recovery from Tommy John surgery usually takes about a year, it remains to be seen just how much time he will miss at the beginning of next season.

News: Alonso went 2-for-3 with two singles Monday night against the Cardinals. He also drew a walk and scored twice to pace the Padres' offense.
Impact: Alonso's average now sits at .301, but the Padres' offensive inadequacies limit his value. Owners should expect his power numbers to improve as he continues to develop as a player. He only has one home run with the Padres in 143 at-bats, after smacking five long balls in 88 at-bats with the Reds in 2011, so it is possible that Petco Park is suffocating his power. There are rumors that the Padres are going to bring in the fences at Petco Park. Owners in keeper leagues may want to invest in Alonso now, and reap the benefits for years to come, though there's some belief out there that the weather conditions and not the park's dimensions are responsible for most of the power suppression.

News: Luebke says he'll have reconstructive surgery on his left elbow. Luebke says he'll have reconstructive surgery on his left elbow.
Impact: Luebke said during a conference call with reporters Monday that he has a significant tear in his ulnar collateral ligament. The left-hander says he could return in mid-May next year. Luebke was 3-1 with a 2.61 ERA when he went on the 15-day disabled list May 2.

News: Richard gave up two runs on seven hits over 7.1 innings against the Cardinals on Monday night, but did not factor in the decision.
Impact: He struck out three and walked one, but fell out of the potential win when Andrew Cashner gave up a two-run homer to Tyler Greene in relief during the bottom of the eighth inning. Richard has a 2.30 ERA and 0.91 WHIP over four starts at home this season, but his start on the road against a strong Cards lineup (albeit one without Lance Berkman and David Freese on this occasion) will certainly help undo some of the damage to his road ERA which sat a 7.99 prior to Monday's start.

News: Venable had two hits Sunday in a 3-2, 13-inning win over the Angels.
Impact: Venable also was hit by a pitch twice to reach base.

News: Alonso had two hits and two RBIs Sunday in a 3-2, 13-inning win over the Angels.
Impact: Alonso went 4 for 11 in the series.

News: Bass went six innings Sunday in a 3-2, 13-inning win over the Angels.
Impact: Bass yielded two runs and five hits. He walked three and struck out six.

News: Venable is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Impact: Venable has started five of the last six games for the Padres, but he will get the day off with left-hander Jaime Garcia on the bump for the Cardinals on Monday night. Jesus Guzman will get the start in left field in Venable's place.

News: Cabrera is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Impact: Cabrera started the last four games at shortstop after being recalled from the minors, but he will take a seat Monday after getting off to an 0-for-14 start at the plate. Andy Parrino will get the start at shortstop in Cabrera's place.

News: Alonso drove in San Diego's only two runs as the Padres eventually beat the Angels in 13 innings Sunday.
Impact: Alonso went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two walks, and now sports a .338/.419/.492 line in 18 games in May. While he provides little power, expect him to continue piling up the hits, and hopefully pick up the run production for one of the most futile offenses in baseball.

News: Bass pitched six innings Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks, while striking out six as the Padres eventually beat the Angels in 13 innings.
Impact: Bass didn't figure in the decision, and so sits at 2-4 this year. Meanwhile, he has now given up two earned runs or less in eight of his 10 starts this season. As a result, Bass' 2.89 ERA is near what has been expected of him - he holds a 3.29 FIP, meaning we expect him to continue performing at a high level as the season goes on.

News: Palmer was recalled Sunday, the Padres' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: The team optioned Nick Vincent to Triple-A Tucson. The right-handed Palmer has gone 4-2 with a 4.64 ERA over seven starts in Tucson, and it looks like he may get a start with the Padres' rotation hurting.

News: The Padres placed Luebke (elbow) on the 60-day disabled list Sunday, Sarah Trotto of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Padres manager Bud Black said Luebke is strongly leaning toward having Tommy John surgery. The southpaw was off to a good start this year, going 3-1 with a 2.61 ERA, but it's looking likely that he won't take the bump again in 2012.

News: Guzman is not in Sunday's starting lineup, Sarah Trotto of MLB.com reports.
Impact: The team has found a way to include Guzman in three of their last four games, but he'll sit and Nick Hundley will bat fifth against right-hander Ervin Santana.

News: The San Diego Padres have placed outfielder Mark Kotsay on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain and recalled outfielder Blake Tekotte from Triple-A Tucson.
Impact: Kotsay's move is retroactive to last Sunday. The 36-year-old is hitting .294 with one homer and six RBIs in 18 games, and is 3 for 10 as a pinch-hitter, with a double, homer and four RBIs.

News: Stults held the Angels to two runs on four hits over 6.2 innings Saturday, but he did not factor into the decision.
Impact: He walked three and struck out two in his first start in a Padres uniform. His new home should be a better situation than the one he left with the White Sox, as the Padres' lack of healthy starting arms should ensure Stults receives an extended look in the rotation. Pitching in Petco will not hurt either.

News: Amarista went 2-for-2 with a double and a pair of runs scored Saturday against the Angels.
Impact: This marked Amarista's third straight start at second base, and he should continue to be the Padres' top option at the position with Orlando Hudson no longer in uniform. Amarista struggled with the Angels last season (.432 OPS in 23 games), so expectations should be low.

News: Tekotte was called up to the majors on Saturday, MLB.com's Corey Brock reports.
Impact: The call-up was a result of Mark Kotsay's back injury, but Tekotte may be good enough to stick around for awhile. His minor league statistics show an interesting combination of power, speed, and plate discipline. Tekotte may not see regular playing time this year, but he is probably a big part of San Diego's plans for the future.

News: Kotsay (back) suffered a setback and is headed to the 15-day disabled list, MLB.com's Corey Brock reports.
Impact: Blake Tekotte will be called up to replace Kotsay, but is not expected to be available Saturday. Kotsay is a solid player, but is unlikely to receive enough playing time to have an impact in fantasy leagues even when he's healthy.

News: Suppan gave up four runs on six hits and five walks over five innings Friday night to pick up the loss against the Angels. He did not strike out a batter.
Impact: This is the version of Jeff Suppan we expected to see when he got the call by the Padres. In 21 innings so far, he has just four strikeouts against nine walks.

News: Venable was one of the few bright spots for the Padres on Friday, hitting a solo homer against Jered Weaver.
Impact: Venable is 10-for-27 over his last 10 games, raising his overall numbers to .267/.336/.414 on the season - not great, but grading on the Padres/Petco curve, above average.

News: After being recalled from Triple-A Tucson, Amarista went 1-for-3 with a single Thursday against the Dodgers.
Impact: Amarista is a young lefty, whose value will be almost solely dependent on his ability to steal bases. He is unproven against big league pitching, and he has very limited power potential. Owners should merely note his promotion rather than adding him to their rosters.

News: The San Diego Padres have placed Darnell on the DL a day after he partially separated his shoulder diving for a fly ball in left field. The Padres also recalled right-hander Nick Vincent from Triple-A Tucson and left-hander Eric Stults, claimed off waivers from the Chicago White Sox, reported to the Padres.
Impact: Darnell was hurt in Thursday night's 8-1 loss to Los Angeles. He was recalled from Triple-A Tucson on May 11 and played in seven games.

News: Stults will get the start Saturday against the Angels, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact: The newly acquired Stults will take Tim Stauffer's spot in the rotation after Stauffer landed on the DL with a right elbow sprain. The Padres have already lost Stauffer, Cory Luebke, Dustin Moseley, and Joe Wieland for extended periods of time in this young season.

News: Street (shoulder) is expected to begin throwing soon, the Padres' official site reports.
Impact: Beyond that, the Padres didn't tip their hand as far as providing a timetable for Street's return. He'll likely need a couple weeks between workouts and a rehab assignment before the Padres are able to bring him back from the DL.

News: Stults has reported to the Padres and will take the roster spot of Tim Stauffer, the Padres' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: With Stauffer landing on the DL due to a right elbow sprain, Stults may be a candidate to take a rotation spot in San Diego given the rash of injuries that has depleted the Padres' pitching depth recently.

News: Darnell (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day DL on Friday, the Padres' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: No timetable has been offered up by the Padres for Darnell's return, but he suffered a subluxation of his left shoulder while diving for a ball Thursday night.

News: Stauffer has been placed on the 15-day DL with a right elbow sprain, Sarah Trotto of MLB.com reports.
Impact: The Padres haven't revealed much in the way of details behind Stauffer's injury, but it's of a bit more concern than it would be otherwise when you consider that he missed the first five weeks of the 2012 season with a triceps injury.

News: Volquez struggled against the Dodgers on Thursday, giving up five runs (three earned) on seven hits and three walks, striking out three.
Impact: Volquez wasn't helped much by his defense - besides the error by Cameron Maybin, in the first inning Maybin took a bad route on Bobby Abreu's triple, which might have been a single if cut off. But his command was also a problem against a watered-down Dodgers lineup.

News: Stults has been claimed by the Padres, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports.
Impact: The White Sox designated Stults for assignment despite 6.2 solid innings (six hits, two runs) as a fill-in while Chris Sale's status was up in the air. Stults was also solid in Triple-A for five starts, notching a 2.20 ERA and 2.6 K/BB, and he could eventually have a shot at taking the spot vacated by Cory Luebke in the Padres' rotation.

News: Darnell departed Thursday's loss to the Dodgers with a left shoulder subluxation, the Padres' official site reports.
Impact: Darnell suffered the injury diving for a ball in left field. Chris Denorfia replaced him in the game.

News: Headley had two hits including a homer and drove in three runs in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers.
Impact: Headley broke a 2 for 14 slump over his previous five games with the solid performance.

News: Bartlett has landed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right knee.
Impact: Bartlett is hitting .133 so it is highly doubtful he is in your fantasy lineup.

News: Cabrera was called up from Triple-A Tucson on Thursday when Jason Bartlett was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right knee, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Cabrera, who has failed a couple of times in San Diego before, is having a nice season at the Triple-A level, with a .333 average and .794 OPS in 144 at-bats, which includes 15 steals in 15 attempts. He's in the lineup batting eighth and starting at shortstop Thursday, and given Bartlett's struggles and knee injury, may just have a chance to run with the job once again. Even if he can't keep up the hitting in the bigs, Cabrera is probably a nice cheap source of steals if he can at least get on base at a modest rate.

News: Bartlett has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right knee, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: This is the same knee that was bugging Bartlett in spring training, so perhaps the DL move takes on a little added concern. It's been a horrible season so far for the shortstop, who has an awful .133 batting average and .433 OPS in 83 at-bats. Everth Cabrera, called up Thursday, may have a shot to take the job and run with it.

News: Kotsay (back) is continuing to make progress, Sarah Trotto of MLB.com reports.
Impact: He was available to come off the bench in Wednesday's game, so the tightness in his lower back shouldn't be a very big concern. He should return to his usual role in the next few days.

News: Quentin received a cortisone shot for his right knee Tuesday, Sarah Trotto of MLB.com reports.
Impact: After receiving the cortisone shot, Quentin will have to wait 48 hours before resuming baseball activities. Upon his return to baseball activities, the Padres' training staff will reassess his timetable for return. This recent setback does not appear to be significant. Quentin's value is closely tied to his ability to stay healthy. Once Quentin joins the Padres' lineup, don't be surprised to see him take off. Last season, with the White Sox, he hit for an average of .214 at home, compared to .294 on the road. A change of scenery and a clean bill of health might help Quentin produce great fantasy numbers.

News: The Padres placed Forsythe on the disabled list.
Impact: Forsythe has a fractured left foot, and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks.

News: Venable is not in Wednesday's starting lineup, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact: Venable had started three of the team's last five games, but Chris Denorfia is in right field and batting second on Wednesday against lefty Chris Capuano.

News: Cashner struck out the side in his one inning Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Impact: He picked up his fifth hold of the year, and did so in a dominating fashion. Control has been an issue so far, and will need to make adjustments to increase his value. He has shown signs of brilliance, but he has also shown his lack of polish. At 25, it is easy to envision Cashner as the Padres' closer one day, and he is worth stashing in deep keeper leagues.

News: Thayer allowed one hit in his lone inning to pick up his fourth save of the year Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Impact: Thayer has converted all four of his save opportunities, and it is unclear when Huston Street will rejoin the Padres' bullpen. He has been fantastic thus far, and is clearly the closer for the time being. Owners scraping for saves should consider adding Thayer.

News: Richard allowed four hits, two earned runs and struck out six over seven innings to pick up his second win of the year Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Impact: This is an encouraging outing for Richard, who has now gone seven innings in three of his last four outings. It is difficult to justify starting Richard in most leagues. He does not contribute many strikeouts, and his ERA and WHIP are poor. There are likely better options available in your league.

News: Headley went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Impact: Headley scored a run, drew a walk and drove in three runs. He was also caught stealing, but the fact that he was attempting to swipe is a bag is a good sign. There aren't many third basemen who steal bases, and if he can sustain his high walk rate he should be able to contribute a handful of stolen bases.

News: Baker had a big fantasy effort in the Padres' 6-1 victory Tuesday over the Washington Nationals.
Impact: Baker turned in a three-hit, three-RBI afternoon. He's 5 for 8 in his last two games.

News: Venable produced four hits in the Padres' 6-1 victory Tuesday over the Washington Nationals.
Impact: Venable has three multihit efforts in his last seven games.

News: Luebke has a partially torn UCL and will have to decide between possible season-ending surgery or attempting to return in about six weeks, the North County Times' Dan Hayes reports.
Impact: Luebke was off to a great start this season, but you can probably drop him now if you have not already. His future is still bright, but even if Luebke returns this year the elbow could be a nagging issue. It is worth noting that his success to this point is not just a product of Petco Park, as Luebke actually has much better numbers on the road 188.1 innings into his big league career.

News: Hundley is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday, U-T San Diego reports.
Impact: John Baker got the start Tuesday, but Hundley is back and will look to improve his .171 season average against left-hander Chris Capuano.

News: Guzman will start at first base and bat fourth against the Dodgers on Wednesday, U-T San Diego reports.
Impact: With Yonder Alonso getting a day off, Guzman will take first and James Darnell will again be in left field. Guzman has a respectable .277 average and 14 RBI on the year.

News: Denorfia is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers,the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact: Will Venable took over left field on Tuesday, but Denorfia is back and batting second against lefty Chris Capuano.

News: Alonso is not in Wednesday's starting lineup, U-T San Diego reports.
Impact: Jesus Guzman is in at first base and batting cleanup against left-hander Chris Capuano. Alonso is 18-for-50 so far in May, and has hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games. He has raised his average to .296 in the process, and it looks like he's just getting a day to rest up Wednesday.

News: Kotsay (back) is "getting better" but was unavailable to play Tuesday, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Jesus Guzman has heated up at the plate a bit recently, so Kotsay's role is shrinking already. Once Carlos Quentin (knee) returns to the picture, Kotsay's value will be limited even further.

News: Hermida had successful hernia surgery Tuesday and will miss six weeks, Dan Hayes of the North County Times reports.
Impact: If everything goes as planned, Hermida could be back in the mix for the Padres by the end of June.

News: Venable went 4-for-5 with a double and a triple Tuesday against the Nationals
Impact: Venable stole his fifth base of the year, scored a run, and knocked in a run. Venable's average now sits at .280, and it appears to be legitimate. He is walking more and striking out less, but he is not hitting for as much power. With Carlos Quentin's return imminent, it would not be surprising to see Venable lose some at-bats. Still, he may be worth a stash if you are in need of speed.

News: Bass allowed five hits, one earned run, walked one, and struck out seven over eight innings to pick up his second win of the year Tuesday against the Nationals.
Impact: Bass has been a very pleasant surprise this year after transitioning from the bullpen to the rotation. He was extremely efficient, throwing 62 of his 93 pitches for strikes. The Padres have dealt with numerous injuries to their starting rotation, so Bass should continue to start.

News: Forsythe (foot) began a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tucson on Monday, the Padres' official site reports.
Impact: Forsythe will play as a utility infielder on the rehab assignment, a good clue about his potential usage once he's off the DL.

News: Kotsay (tight lower back) is unlikely to play Tuesday against the Nats, the Padres' official site reports.
Impact: We'll see how the back reacts after a cross-country flight Tuesday night, but Kotsay could be ready to return Wednesday, as he's "making progress."

News: Hermida has been officially diagnosed with a sports hernia and will need surgery, the Padres' official site reports.
Impact: Hermida will have the surgery Tuesday and will be out the next four-to-six weeks.

News: Guzman is not in Tuesday's lineup, William Ladson of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Guzman has been in left field for four of the team's last six contests with Mark Kotsay dealing with some back tightness. James Darnell will handle left field responsibilities Tuesday against Stephen Strasburg and the Nats.

News: Darnell will be in left field and bat sixth against the Nationals on Tuesday, William Ladson of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Darnell will make just his third start of the season with Mark Kotsay (back) and Jesus Guzman out of the lineup. The 25-year-old Darnell has two hits in his nine at-bats on the year.

News: Denorfia is not in Tuesday's starting lineup, William Ladson of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Denorfia has been in right field for four of the team's last five games, but he'll yield to Will Venable on Tuesday against right-hander Stephen Strasburg.

News: Kotsay (back) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, William Ladson of MLB.com reports.
Impact: This makes it three straight that Kotsay has missed due to back tightness, and five of the last seven. James Darnell will take over left and bat sixth against right-hander Stephen Strasburg. Kotsay hasn't been very productive this year, with just three homers and six RBI.

News: Stults was designated for assignment on Tuesday, the White Sox's official Twitter page reports.
Impact: The 32-year-old gets sent down with Jesse Crain (olbique) returning from the DL. Stults made a start on May 7, and allowed two runs over six innings and struck out four against Cleveland. If the White Sox need a spot start in the future, don't be surprised if Stults' name gets called.

News: Hermida has been placed on the DL with a right hip flexor strain.
Impact: Hermida is batting .250 (6 for 24) with two RBIs in 13 games this season.

News: Kostay (back) is not in the lineup Monday, the Padres' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: He did not play Sunday either, while the Padres have turned to Jesus Guzman in left field Monday.

News: Bartlett (illness) is in the lineup for the third straight day Monday, the Padres' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: He's still struggling in a big way at the plate, but Bartlett continues to get regular run as the Padres' shortstop due to the lack of viable alternatives at the present time. It may not be long, however, before Everth Cabrera ends up getting the call from Tucson.

News: Stauffer allowed seven hits, four runs (three earned), walked three, and struck out five in his first start of the 2012 season Monday night against the Nationals.
Impact: Stauffer, who did not factor into the decision, threw 55 of his 91 pitches for strikes. He appears to be completely healthy after dealing with triceps soreness, and his workload will increase as he builds up his arm strength. Don't expect many strikeouts, but his home ballpark makes him worth spot start consideration in all formats.

News: Stauffer has been reinstated from the disabled list by the San Diego Padres and will make his season debut by starting against the Washington Nationals.
Impact: Stauffer has been on the DL all season with a strained right elbow.

News: Suppan picked up his first loss of the year but was solid again against Philadelphia on Sunday, allowing six hits and three runs (two earned) in six innings.
Impact: Suppan continues to somehow get major league hitters out despite allowing nine runs in 6.2 innings in Triple-A this season. The key was control -- Suppan didn't walk a single batter -- but he continues to allow contact, drawing just three swinging strikes, and the contact is due to get too hard to handle soon.

News: Stauffer (triceps) has been activated from the disabled list and will start Monday, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Stauffer gave up three runs in 15.2 innings during his rehab assignment and looks ready to go. He had a very solid 3.73 ERA and 1.255 WHIP last year and should be a particularly useful pitcher when he starts at PETCO Park, making him a solid add in many formats.

News: Spence has been sent down to Triple-A Tucson, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Spence could be up and down all year, but with a 4.35 ERA and 1.742 WHIP, the lefty didn't give the Padres a reason to retain him. Tim Stauffer (activated off the DL) takes his roster spot.

News: Venable went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the Padres' win over the Phillies on Saturday.
Impact: This was Venable's second multi-hit effort of the week, but his batting average has not shown much variation since mid-April. It is probably only a matter of time until Cameron Maybin again takes over the team's leadoff gig.

News: Alonso drove in two runs and had a solo homer among two hits in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Phils. Alonso connected on the long ball despite not feeling well before the game. "Really terrible, there's some stuff going around,'' he said of his health.
Impact: Alonso is developing into a fantasy stud with 14 hits in his last 33 at-bats. Fantasy players should not sleep on him.

News: Richard went down to defeat in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Phils.
Impact: Richard gave up five runs on eight hits in 5 1-3 innings. ``He had good stuff but got hurt up in the zone,'' San Diego manager Bud Black said. ``He just couldn't get the ball down. Both homers were on fastballs up.''

News: Guzman had two hits in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Phils.
Impact: Guzman is 4 for 8 in his last two games.

News: The San Diego Padres have put pitcher Micah Owings on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right forearm and called up right-hander Dale Thayer from Triple-A Tucson. The team made the moves Thursday before playing the Washington Nationals.
Impact: Owings has a 2.79 ERA in six relief appearances this season.

News: Alonso drove in two runs to lead the Padres to a 3-2 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
Impact: Alonso is 9 for 22 during a five-game hit streak.

News: Volquez got some help from the bullpen to earn his first victory in seven starts to lead the Padres to a 3-2 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
Impact: Volquez allowed two runs and five hits in 5 1-3 innings, struck out five and walked four. His ERA went up slightly, to 2.98.``Tonight I wasn't sharp like my last three games,'' Volquez said. ``It happens sometimes. Sometimes you feel like you have nothing and tonight was one of those days. The bullpen came on and did a pretty good job.''

News: Maybin had three hits in Sunday's 6-3 loss to Florida.
Impact: Maybin is batting .219.