Cronenworth has been dealing with a groin muscle issue in camp and has yet to join the Padres' full-squad workouts, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite the injury, Cronenworth has been participating in baseball activity pre- and post-workouts with the club, and the Padres feel confident that he will be ready to go for the start of the campaign. The 28-year-old is expected to work as San Diego's everyday second baseman this season following a strong 2021 campaign during which he slashed .266/.340/.460 with 21 homers, 71 RBI and 94 runs scored.

Cronenworth went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in a 2-1 loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth brought a dormant Padres offense to within one run with his ninth-inning home run off Blake Treinen but the blow proved to be too little too late. The infielder has been serviceable for much of September with a .259/.333/.466 line that's seen a recent boost with a combined 4-for-7 featuring two doubles, a triple, a home run and two walks over Cronenworth's last two games.

Cronenworth went 3-for-4 with a triple, two doubles, a walk, two RBI and a run Sunday in San Diego's 4-3 loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

The Padres' No. 2 and 3 hitters -- Cronenworth and Manny Machado -- combined to reach base eight times Sunday, but the other seven hitters in the lineup did little to move the needle for a San Diego squad that dropped to .500 with its eighth loss in nine games. Though he came through with an excellent day at the dish, Cronenworth had a hand in the team's recent struggles. In his nine games prior to Sunday, he went 4-for-28 while drawing only one walk.

Cronenworth will sit Saturday against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth started six straight games after returning from a finger injury but grabbed just four hits. Fernando Tatis remains the primary shortstop, but Cronenworth should still slot in somewhere on the infield in most games while someone else gets a rest.

Cronenworth (finger) is starting at first base and hitting second Saturday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth was held out of the starting lineup for the last week, though he did make an appearance as a pinch hitter Friday. Now back in the lineup, Cronenworth may find a regular home at first base, as it appears that the Padres are contemplating keeping Fernando Tatis at shortstop. In turn, Eric Hosmer is out of the lineup Saturday and could lose playing time to close the season.

Cronenworth (finger) will remain on the bench Friday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth hasn't played since last Friday while recovering from a small finger fracture. Previous reports indicated that the Padres hoped he'd return during the weekend series against St. Louis, which could still happen, though it won't be happening in the series opener. Fernando Tatis remains the shortstop Friday, with Jurickson Profar making another start in right field.

According to manager Jayce Tingler, when Cronenworth (finger) returns to the lineup, he will likely see playing time at first base, second base and shortstop, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth is expected to return at some point during the team's weekend series against the Cardinals. In his absence, Fernando Tatis has been playing at shortstop and Jurickson Profar in right field. If the team plans to move Tatis back to right field, Cronenworth could slot back into a regular shortstop role -- his primary position since the team acquired Adam Frazier. However, the team could also use Cronenworth's return as a way to mix-and-match the lineup, with Eric Hosmer being a potential playing-time loser in that scenario.

Cronenworth (finger) remains sidelined as expected for Thursday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth hasn't played since last Friday while dealing with a small finger fracture. He isn't expected to return until the weekend series against the Cardinals. Fernando Tatis again moves back to his traditional spot at shortstop, with Jurickson Profar starting in right field.

Cronenworth (finger) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was reported Tuesday that Cronenworth isn't expected to return until at least Friday's series opener against the Cardinals, so it's not a surprise to see him sidelined for a fifth straight game Wednesday. Fernando Tatis will continue to work at shortstop in his absence, while Jurickson Profar starts in right field.

Cronenworth (finger) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Giants and isn't expected to return until the weekend series versus the Cardinals, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cronenworth isn't expected to require a trip to the injured listed due to the small fracture on his left ring finger, but he's unlikely to be available for a few more days, though he did take batting practice Tuesday. Fernando Tatis will remain at shortstop for the Friars while Jurickson Profar receives a start in left field.