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Mercedes, Hosmer named Players of WeekWhite Sox designated hitter Yermín Mercedes and Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer have been named the 2021 season’s first Players of the Week...
Shifts to 60-day injured listGuerra (elbow) was moved to the 60-day injured list Monday.
ImpactGuerra doesn't have a clear timeline for his return from a sprained UCL, but he'll now be out until at least late May. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the Padres to add James Norwood, who was acquired in a trade from the Cubs on Monday.
APRIL 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Shipped to San DiegoNorwood was traded from the Cubs to the Padres on Monday in exchange for Dauris Valdez.
ImpactNorwood had been designated for assignment by the Cubs on Wednesday, but he'll be on the Padres' 40-man roster, albeit at the team's alternate site. Norwood could fill a role this season but likely won't come close to pitching in high-leverage innings, as he owns a 4.50 ERA and 1.86 WHIP in 22 career innings at the major-league level.
APRIL 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Swipes bag SundayPham went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to Arizona.
ImpactThe veteran has been playing center field with Trent Grisham (hamstring) on the injured list to start the season, and he was in the lineup for the fourth straight game Sunday against the Diamondbacks. Pham has reached base in all four of those contests and has drawn four walks in his past two. Sunday's stolen base was his first of the campaign, and it stands to reason that he may rack up many more if he keeps getting on base at his current .444 clip.
APRIL 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Nearly ready for sim gamesNola (finger) has recently resumed taking live batting practice, and he could soon be ready to take at-bats in simulated games at the Padres' alternate site, Jim Duquette of Sirius...
ImpactAlong with Trent Grisham (hamstring), Nola is one of two projected regulars in the San Diego lineup who opened the season on the 10-day injured list. Grisham has already resumed playing in simulated games and looks on track to return from the IL for this weekend's series with the Rangers, while Nola is slightly behind the outfielder in his recovery from a fractured finger on his left (catching) hand. In addition to picking up regular at-bats at the alternate site, Nola will need to prove that the fractured finger presents no issues for him defensively before the Padres are comfortable bringing him off the IL. Victor Caratini will continue to see the bulk of the work behind the plate while Nola is on the shelf.
APRIL 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
DeSclafani, Giants to take on Morejon, Padres
The San Francisco Giants visit the San Diego PadresAPRIL 5, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hits first homerTatis went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo homer in Sunday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
ImpactTatis had reached base just three times in the first three games, so it was encouraging to see some better results Sunday. Less encouraging was his performance on the defensive side of the ball, as he made a pair of errors to bring his total to five in just four games, though his bat is clearly strong enough to keep him in the lineup on an everyday basis even if he continues to struggle in the field.
APRIL 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE
