SAN DIEGO -- The latest position change in his topsy-turvy defensive career is official: Wil Myers is a third baseman.
Myers was reinstated from the disabled list on Monday and was inserted at third base for the Padres in their series opener against the Angels. Infielder Carlos Asuaje was optioned to Triple-A El Paso.
For the past month or so, Myers has worked extensively at third base, as the Padres hatched a plan to turn him into a versatile roster piece who could shift back and forth between the infield and outfield.