The Padres are hoping Yonder Alonso (hand) can start baseball activities by next week. Scans and X-rays on Alonso's fractured right hand Monday showed that the first baseman's healing was coming along as scheduled. He could have the splint removed from his hand by the end of the week before beginning baseball activities by early next week. "Start playing some catch and doing some strength exercises, and from there, maybe get in the batting cage," manager Bud Black said.