Bill Center, longtime sportswriter for U-T San Diego, is an employee of the Padres.
My guess is that Jedd Gyorko won't be seeing much action soon against right-handed pitchers.
One, Gyorko is struggling mightily against righties this season, batting .053 (2-for-38) with 10 strikeouts.
Two, switch-hitting Yangervis Solarte is hitting .381 (16-for-42) with four doubles, two homers, 11 RBIs and a .447 on-base percentage against right-handed pitching. And the left-handed-hitting Cory Spangenberg is also available to play second against righties.
Gyorko started at second Wednesday afternoon against Astros left-handed starter Dallas Keuchel.