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Padres minors: Rosman Verdugo hits first TinCaps HR; Matthew Batten goes deep in El Paso loss Before Sunday’s homer, 19-year-old infielder had struggled in promotion to high Single-A Fort Wayne

AUGUST 26 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Outrighted to Triple-A Batten cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

Impact The Padres removed the 29-year-old from the 40-man roster on Friday, and he'll remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Batten has appeared in just one big-league game this season and has a .247/.325/.348 slash line in 454 plate appearances with El Paso.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Batten cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

Impact The Padres removed the 29-year-old from the 40-man roster Friday, and he'll remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Batten has appeared in just one big-league game this season and has a .247/.325/.348 slash line in 454 plate appearances with El Paso.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped from 40-man roster The Padres designated Batten for assignment Friday.

Impact Batten will give up his spot on the 40-man roster for Yu Darvish (personal/elbow) who was reinstated from both the 15-day injured list and the restricted list Friday. Batten has logged just three at-bats with San Diego this season, notching a triple.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Mason McCoy up, as Matthew Batten optioned to El Paso Fernando Tatis Jr. transferred to 60-day injured, a paperwork move as the Padres’ right fielder has already been out 60 days.

AUGUST 21 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sent down to minors The Padres optioned Batten to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Batten's latest stint in the big league lasted just one day and he did not see any action. His roster spot will be filled by Mason McCoy.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues The Padres recalled Batten from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Impact The 29-year-old has been with Triple-A El Paso since late April but will join the Friars on Tuesday as Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) heads to the injured list. Batten should serve as a depth infielder while up in the big leagues and likely won't see regular at-bats.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by San Diego The Padres recalled Batten from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Impact The move comes with Manny Machado going on paternity leave. Batten has made one appearance in the majors this season, starting at first base and going 1-for-3 with a triple against the Brewers on April 17. With Triple-A El Paso this season, Batten is slashing .224/.318/.293 with one home run and nine RBI over 66 plate appearances, adding two stolen bases.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Padres optioned Batten to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Batten was called up by the Padres on April 16. He played April 17 against the Brewers, going 1-for-3 with a triple. Batten's move to Triple-A El Paso is to make room for San Diego to call up Graham Pauley, who will start at third base for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Batten was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Monday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact The move further clarifies the Padres' third base picture, as Batten had been in competition with Graham Pauley and Eguy Rosario for playing time at the hot corner until Manny Machado (elbow) is ready to play the field. Batten probably has the best glove of the trio, but he's limited offensively and went just 3-for-24 at the plate this spring.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Could get look at hot corner Batten is a candidate for starts at third base for the Padres while Manny Machado (elbow) is limited to designated hitter duty, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Batten is in competition primarily with Graham Pauley and Eguy Rosario for playing time at third base until Machado is ready to play the field. The 28-year-old is known more for his glove than his bat but held his own in 139 plate appearances with the big club last season, posting a .713 OPS with a couple homers. Batten's limited ceiling offensively makes him a lackluster fantasy option even if he were to garner starts for a while.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Batten is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Batten will sit for the season finale after a run of 17 straight starts, during which he posted a .626 OPS. He's played in 42 games this season and has a .254/.348/.356 slash line with two homers, 11 RBI and 19 runs.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first career steal Batten went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run, an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the Astros.

Impact Batten walked, stole second and scored in the fourth inning and added a run-scoring single in the sixth. The theft was his first in the majors, though he swiped 27 bags in 31 attempts over 86 games at the Triple-A level this season. Batten has been getting near-everyday playing time since his latest call-up Aug. 26, and he's holding his own with a .286/.390/.457 slash line, one homer, four RBI, nine runs and a 6:7 BB:K over 11 games since that time.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garners fourth straight start Batten will start at third base and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Batten appears to have moved into the near-everyday lineup spot that was created when Jake Cronenworth (wrist) landed on the injured list Aug. 26. In addition to making one start at Cronenworth's usual post at second base, Batten has now picked up a pair of starts at third base and one at first base over the Padres' last four games. Manny Machado has been seeing more time at designated hitter of late as a result of Batten's addition to the Friars' infield mix.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four hits in loss Batten went 4-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to St. Louis.

Impact Batten got the start at third base against left-hander Zack Thompson and rewarded the Padres with a four-hit performance, his second multi-hit effort of the year. Batten's made two starts since he was recalled from Triple-A on Saturday, going 5-for-7 with two doubles and a home run. He's now batting .367 (11-for-30) with two homers, seven runs scored, four RBI and a 1.074 OPS through 34 plate appearances with San Diego this season. While his current pace isn't likely sustainable, Batten has an opportunity for regular playing time while Jake Cronenworth (wrist) is sidelined.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: What they could be and what they are; solid Batten; Hill and Campy Matthew Batten goes 4-for-4 with two doubles while filling in at third for ailing Manny Machado; Luis Campusano scheduled to get second stra...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Smacks second homer Batten went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Brewers.

Impact This was Batten's first game action since he was promoted Saturday to take the spot opened by Jake Cronenworth (wrist) going on the injured list. Batten got the start at second base Sunday and made an impact from the bottom of the order. He's hitting .269 with two homers, four RBI, five runs scored and a 3:4 BB:K over 29 plate appearances in the majors this year. Batten doesn't have an obvious path to everyday playing time, but he should be a reserve option in the infield while he's in the majors.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to majors The Padres recalled Batten from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Impact With Jake Cronenworth (wrist) headed for the injured list, Batten will come up from the minors to give San Diego additional depth in its infield. The 28-year-old is slashing .235/.341/.399 through 413 plate appearances in the minors and has gone 6-for-23 with San Diego this season.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned back to Triple-A San Diego optioned Batten to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Impact Batten slashed .261/.320/.391 over 13 games (25 plate appearances) during his four-week stay on the Padres' major-league roster. Jose Azocar has been called up in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three hits in loss Batten went 3-for-4 with one RBI in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Rockies.

Impact This was Batten's first career three-hit effort, and he doubled his hit total for the season. The 28-year-old has logged just 19 plate appearances over 10 games, though he's started at first base twice in the last week. He has one home run, three RBI and two runs scored at the major-league level this season, but he's likely to remain primarily in a reserve role.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: It's Matthew for Manny in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader in Philly Matthew Batten will start at third base and Manny Machado will serve as the designated hitter when the Padres and Phillies tussle at 10:05 a...

JULY 15, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Hits first big-league homer Batten went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Mets.

Impact Batten made an impact in his first at-bat Saturday, providing the Padres' margin of victory with his first big-league homer. He got 22 plate appearances with the Padres last season but had spent all of 2023 with Triple-A El Paso prior to Tuesday's call-up. He could get another turn at second base Sunday if Ha-Seong Kim (toe) remains out of the lineup, but Batten has no clear long-term path to playing time.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from El Paso San Diego recalled Batten from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Impact Batten is 28 years old and has appeared in only 15 major-league games, but he can play all around the diamond defensively while offering good speed off the bench.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minors: Adrián Morejón rusty again; Matthew Batten homers twice Padres' Adrián Morejón again can't get out of the first inning in rehab start with Lake Elsinore Storm

MAY 27, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Batten was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Impact Batten was fighting for a bench spot but won't break camp in the big leagues. The 27-year-old hit .105/.227/.158 in 22 MLB plate appearances as a rookie last year but posted an .840 OPS at the Triple-A level.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE