Padres third baseman Yangervis Solarte was placed on the family leave list on Wednesday before San Diego's game against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
To replace Solarte, the Padres recalled infielder/outfielder Alexi Amarista from Triple-A El Paso. The 27-year-old Amarista has hit .239 in 45 games over three stints with the Padres in 2016.
Solarte is batting .290 with 10 home runs and 40 RBIs in 61 games this season.
In addition, San Diego recalled left-hander Buddy Baumann from El Paso on Wednesday to fill its 25-man roster after Melvin Upton Jr.