ATLANTA —
Ian Kinsler has lost his spot atop the order and is sharing his spot at second base.
But he isn’t going anywhere any time soon. The Padres value the 14-year veteran.
He was back in the starting lineup Wednesday night and almost certainly will be, at least against left-handers, for the foreseeable future.
“Consistent opportunity will still come his way — the opportunity to get himself going, because we still think he can be a catalyst for us not just defensively but offensively,” manager Andy Green said. “And we love the leadership he brings to the group.