PHILADELPHIA —
With rookie shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. expected to miss the rest of the season due to a stress reaction in his lower back, the Padres will try to make the most of an opportunity to see whether Ty France can play a suitable second base.
The San Diego State alum was recalled Friday from Triple-A El Paso and in the starting lineup at second base and batting seventh in Friday’s series opener against the Phillies.
“We feel confident … Ty is going to be just fine (at second),” manager Andy Green said. “And this gives us (an idea whether) Ty is more than a corner infield backup going into 2020.