In a surprise move, the San Diego Padres have announced (via their official blog) that they optioned second baseman Jedd Gyorko to Triple-A El Paso and recalled RHP Nick Vincent.
The struggling Gyorko is only hitting .210/.282/.311 this year, with two homeruns. Meanwhile fellow rookie second baseman, Cory Spangenberg, is hitting .242/.301/.356, with two homeruns as well. With Gyorko off to another disappointing season and other options in the club performing better, now is probably the best time for a change of scenery for Gyorko and his six-year, $35 million contract (thanks a lot Josh Byrnes).