With Matt Duffy optioned to the minors, Panik is expected to take on an everyday role at second base for the Giants. Panik has raised his average nearly 60 points, from .203 to .261, by notching eight hits in his last three games, and it seems he's convinced the coaching staff that he's ready for the everyday job. The 23-year-old is batting sixth Thursday, with Angel Pagan back atop the order and Hunter Pence in the two-hole.