Spangenberg left Tuesday's game with a strained left quad after sliding head-first into first base.

EDGE Analysis

He was replaced by Alexi Amarista after suffering the injury on the unnecessary slide into first base. It is unclear how long Spangenberg will be out. Amarista and Adam Rosales figure to see time at second base if Spangenberg misses further time.

Spangenberg suffered an undisclosed injury sliding head-first into first base Tuesday against the Pirates and was removed from the game.

EDGE Analysis

Alexi Amarista went on to pinch run for Spangenberg in the fourth inning, and while it appeared as if he injured his hand or wrist on the unnecessary slide, the team has not yet commented on his status.

Spangenberg is not in the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Spangenberg will get the day off Saturday, as the Padres go with Alexi Amarista at second base. Brett Wallace will enter the lineup at third base.

Spangenberg went 1-for-4 with a homer, two runs and four RBI Saturday at the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

His three-run blast in the fourth inning gave the Padres a 4-0 lead that they'd never relinquish. After collecting only one hit in 11 plate appearances against the Dodgers, he now has three hits in his two games at Coors Field.

Spangenberg is batting second Tuesday against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Spangenberg batted eighth on Opening Day, but he'll move up in the order despite left-hander Scott Kazmir being on the mound. This move will give the second baseman a better chance at scoring runs with Matt Kemp and Wil Myers batting behind him.

Spangenberg is hitting .265 (13-for-49) with three doubles this spring. He's the clear starter at second base, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

He'll likely bat second in the order due to his on-base skills (.333 OBP last year) which could improve given his career minor league OBP of .354.

Spangenberg is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, MLB.com's Bill Center reports.

EDGE Analysis

Spangenberg had started the previous 17 games for the Padres, but will get the day off for the season finale, with Clint Barmes earning a start in the middle infield in his place. Though he hasn't hit for much pop this season, Spangenberg has batted .271 while getting on base at a strong .333 clip. Barring any major offseason moves for the Padres in the middle infield, Spangenberg should be in line for a full-time role in 2016.

Spangenberg went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in a 3-0 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The young second baseman shows some flashes of brilliance and it;s all a matter of consistency for him. In 102 games played, Spangenberg has nine steals and that may be his most worthy attribute for fantasy owners going forward. He has shown some pop at the minors, but his strikeout rate and walk rate would indicate that it will be tough for him to maintain a decent average at the major league level.

Spangenberg is out of Thursday's lineup against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Spangenberg will take the night off with the Giants sending ace Madison Bumgarner to the mound. As a result, Jedd Gyorko will shift over from shortstop to cover second base, while Clint Barmes will enter the lineup at shortstop.

Spangenberg is not in the lineup Friday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Spangenberg will be held out of the starting lineup for a second straight game, though there's no indication of any issues. Jedd Gyorko will get another start at second base and bat fifth in his absence.