The San Diego Padres announced today on their official blog that they have recalled 25 year old outfielder, Alex Dickerson, from Triple-A El Paso.
The move comes after the Padres placed fellow outfielder, Will Venable, on paternity leave. Will and his wife, Kathryn, are expecting their first lil’ Venable.
Dickerson, a San Diego native (from my hometown, Poway), will be wearing number 1 for the Padres during his Major League debut. Dickerson was acquired by the Pads in 2013 from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for RHP Miles Mikolas and OF Jaff Decker.