Panik is starting at second base and leading off Friday in San Diego, the San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reports.

EDGE Analysis

After batting only eighth or ninth so far this season, Panik moves to the top of the lineup while Gorkys Hernandez slips to the eight hole against righty Luis Perdomo. This is a favorable spot for Panik, but a run in the leadoff spot may be short-lived, assuming Denard Span (hip) gets healthy in the coming days. Panik is slashing .385/.400/.615 with one double, one triple, three runs and two RBI in 13 at-bats.