SAN DIEGO -- A month ago, Padres manager Andy Green said Cory Spangenberg wouldn't receive a callup unless everyday playing time was available for him at the big league level.
Whether it's been third base, second base or left field, Spangenberg has practically created that playing time for himself with his versatility.
"The more positions you play, the more opportunity you give yourself," Spangenberg said. "I'm playing three positions, and that's more opportunity to get my bat in the lineup."
Spangenberg started at third base Tuesday, having split his previous six starts evenly among second, third and left.