Yonder Alonso (hand) has been slow to regain full strength in his injured right hand, and there remains no clear timetable for a potential return to the Padres lineup. Padres skipper Bud Black indicated Friday that Alonso may be able to play defensively before he's cleared to resume hitting. The 26-year-old was off to a nice start to the season, hitting .281/.341/.368 with six homers and 45 RBI in his first 95 games before hitting the DL.