San Diego Padres infielder Ryan Schimpf could be part of a left field platoon as he tries to break out of a prolonged slump, reports Dennis Lin of the Union-Tribune.
The Padres on Tuesday promoted infielder Cory Spangenberg, who was hitting .348 with a .403 on-base percentage and a home run at Triple-A El Paso. Spangenberg, who missed nearly all of last season due to quad injuries, gives manager Andy Green another option at third base.
The Padres have tried to be patient with Opening Day third baseman Schimpf, who belted 20 homers in just 89 games last season but is hitting a mere .