Abrams is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Abrams will once again head to the bench against a left-handed starting pitcher. Ha-Seong Kim will start at shortstop with Clayton Kershaw on the mound for Los Angeles.

Abrams isn't starting Friday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Left-hander Julio Urias is starting for the Dodgers on Friday, so Abrams will retreat to the bench. Ha-Seong Kim will take over at shortstop and bat eighth.

Abrams remains on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

While Abrams is out of the lineup for his second straight game, that doesn't seem to indicate that his role has changed. He's been in the lineup against every righty this season while sitting against every lefty, so his off day here against southpaw Reiver Sanmartin is merely a continuation of that trend. Ha-Seong Kim remains the starter at shortstop.

Abrams will be on the bench Monday against Cincinnati, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Abrams has started against every righty the Padres have faced this season but has been on the bench against every lefty, including Monday's starter Nick Lodolo. Ha-Seong Kim will start at shortstop.

Abrams made his first major-league start in right field against the Braves on Friday and went 0-for-2 with a run and a stolen base in the loss.

EDGE Analysis

Abrams saw some time in right field during spring training, but until Friday he had made all five of his starts this season at shortstop. The need for the position switch arose due to Wil Myers' thumb injury, and Abrams handled the role fine, having no issues on his three putouts. He also achieved a milestone with his first stolen base as a major leaguer after being hit by a pitch in the fifth inning. If he can demonstrate the ability to handle right field, Abrams could increase his likelihood to stick with the big club even after Fernando Tatis (wrist) returns from his injury. Myers remains out of the lineup Saturday, but Abrams is back at shortstop with Matt Beaty taking over in right field.

Abrams went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a 12-1 victory over the Braves on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Abrams enjoyed a special moment when he slammed a long ball to left field in his first MLB home at-bat in the second inning. The rookie shortstop made an out in each of his other four plate appearances, however, lowering his average to .105 on the season. There's little doubt about Abrams' immense talent, but he's mostly struggled thus far in his first taste of the big leagues.

Abrams will sit Monday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Abrams has now been on the bench for three of the Padres' first five games, but the way he's been used is arguably encouraging for his future playing time. He's started at shortstop against both righties the Padres have faced, while Ha-Seong Kim has started against all three lefties, including Monday's starter Alex Wood. Once the Padres start facing a more standard split of righties and lefties, Abrams' playing time should increase.

Abrams is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Abrams started the past two games against right-handed pitchers and will take a seat in the series finale with southpaw Caleb Smith on the mound for Arizona. The rookie appears to be in the strong side of a platoon at shortstop, with Ha-Seong Kim taking the short side and starting Sunday.

Abrams went 0-for-4 and was caught stealing in the Padres' 3-0 win over Arizona on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Though he didn't reach base in the victory, Abrams flashed a bit of the potential that led San Diego to include him on its Opening Day roster. The 21-year-old reached on a fielder's choice in the second inning and nearly swiped second base but slid past the bag and was tagged out after easily beating the throw. In the sixth, Abrams put excellent contact on a slider and drove the ball deep to right field, but it was caught on the warning track. The start was Abrams' first of the campaign after Ha-Seong Kim started at shortstop Opening Day, and it appears the pair may split time at the position until Fernando Tatis (wrist) returns in approximately two months.

Abrams will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old had his contract selected by San Diego on Thursday and didn't see the field during the Opening Day loss to Arizona, but he'll join the lineup for his MLB debut Friday. Abrams, who is the Padres' top prospect, hit .290/.357/.414 with two home runs, 23 RBI and 13 stolen bases for Double-A San Antonio last year, and he's expected to have at least a part-time role at second base, shortstop and right field this season.