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Lamet forcing way into rotation conversation

SAN DIEGO -- Even with Jered Weaver and Trevor Cahill making their way back from respective 10-day disabled list stints, Padres manager Andy Green seemed hopeful Wednesday that the team would continue to find a spot in the rotation for rookie Dinelson Lamet.

"That stuff works itself out over time," Green said. "I'm just glad to see him throw the ball well, to fill the strike zone up."

Lamet is 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA through his first two career starts and has struck out 16 batters in 10 innings. The 24-year-old picked up a win in the Padres' 6-2 victory over the Cubs on Tuesday and has held opponents to a .