He has raised and his season average 23 points (to .244) in that time. “Him being able to get out there and perform on both sides of the ball is very valuable,” Padres manager Mike Shildt said.

Good morning from Miami, As Padres players and coaches lined up to shake hands last night at the end of a 2-1 victory over the Marlins, pitching coach Ruben Niebla turned to manager Mike Shildt ...

He has raised his season average 23 points (to .244) in that time. “Him being able to get out there and perform on both sides of the ball is very valuable,” Shildt said.