Asuaje was called up from Triple-A El Paso prior to Thursday's game against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Asuaje will take the place of Christian Villanueva, who was placed on the 10-day DL with a fractured finger in a corresponding move. Across 75 games with the Padres this year, Asuaje has slashed just .199/.290/.285 with two home runs, 19 RBI and one stolen base. Even with Villanueva on the shelf, don't expect Asuaje to see much playing time moving forward.

Asuaje was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Bill Center of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Asuaje was sent back to the minors to clear a roster spot for Wil Myers, who was activated from the disabled list in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old hit just .095/.204/.167 across 18 games since the All-Star break, bringing his season slash line down to an unsightly .199/.290/.285.

Asuaje is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Even with a right-hander (Chase Anderson) toeing the rubber for the opposition, Asuaje will stick on the bench for a fifth straight game, suggesting he may be losing his hold on the strong side of a platoon at second base. Cory Spangenberg will start in his place Tuesday, hitting eighth.

Asuaje is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Asuaje will hit the bench for the fourth straight game with the Cubs' left-hander Jon Lester taking the mound Sunday. The 26-year-old is also 0-for-27 over his past 11 games as Jose Pirela gets another start at second base for the Padres.

Asuaje is not in Saturday's lineup versus the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Asuaje will remain on the bench for a third straight game as Cory Spangenberg picks up a start at the keystone. With left-hander Jon Lester on the mound for Chicago on Sunday, there's a decent chance Asuaje will be withheld from the starting lineup once again.

Asuaje is not in the lineup against the Cubs on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Asuaje was left out of the starting nine for the second straight day with another southpaw (Jose Quintana) on the hill for Chicago. Jose Pirela will grab another start at second base and bat seventh.

Asuaje is out of the lineup against the Cubs on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Asuaje will get the night off with left-hander Mike Montgomery on the mound. In his place, Jose Pirela will man the keystone and bat eighth.

Asuaje is not in the lineup against the Giants on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Asuaje will take a seat with left-hander Derek Holland on the mound for San Francisco. In his absence, Jose Pirela will man second base and bat sixth.

Asuaje is out of Saturday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

With southpaw Patrick Corbin on the hill, Asuaje, who is in an 0-for-14 funk in his last five games, takes a seat. Jose Pirela will start at the keystone and hit seventh.

Asuaje is out of the lineup for the second game of the Padres' doubleheader Sunday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Asuaje picked up the start at second base in the Padres' 10-2 win in Game 1, finishing 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two runs and an RBI. He'll give way to Jose Pirela at the keystone in the final game of the series.