The 26-year-old Almonte, who has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus, has split this season between San Diego and Triple-A El Paso. In 31 games for the Padres, the switch-hitter posted a .204 average and .530 OPS. He has hit .275 with four homers, 24 extra-base hits, 35 RBIs, 43 runs and 11 stolen bases in 61 Triple-A games this year, serving mostly as a center fielder.
Almonte has turned in a .233/.283/.336 slash line in 115 Major League games in parts of three seasons with the Mariners and Padres. He has the ability to play all three outfield positions.