The Padres reinstated Heyward (knee) from the injured list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Heyward landed on the injured list April 19 with knee inflammation, but he won't need any more than the minimum 10 days before returning to the Padres' lineup. Prior to his injury, the 35-year-old had been slashing .233/.303/.333 across 33 plate appearances since the start of April.

The Padres placed Heyward on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to April 17, due to left knee inflammation.

EDGE Analysis

Heyward was removed before Friday's game against the Astros due to a left knee issue. Further tests have revealed inflammation in the left knee area, which prompted Heyward's placement on the injured list. The veteran outfielder is eligible to be activated off the IL on April 27, but a clearer timeline will be established once he undergoes treatment. Tirso Ornelas was recalled from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move, and Oscar Gonzalez could see some starts in the outfield while Heyward is sidelined.

Heyward (knee) is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Astros on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Heyward was scratched from Friday's game due to left knee soreness, and the issue has persisted enough to keep him out of Saturday's lineup. Oscar Gonzalez, Connor Joe and Fernando Tatis will man the outfield for San Diego.

Heyward was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game versus Houston due to left knee soreness.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of Heyward's injury is unknown, though the Padres may be simply sitting him as a precaution. While the 35-year-old rests, Oscar Gonzalez will enter the starting nine to cover left field and bat sixth.

Heyward is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

As usual, the left-handed-hitting Heyward will hit the bench while the opposition sends a lefty (Matthew Boyd) to the hill. Oscar Gonzalez will draw the start in left field Wednesday and could continue to occupy the short side of a platoon with Heyward.

Heyward is not in San Diego's starting lineup against Colorado on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Heyward will begin Sunday's game in the dugout while Oscar Gonzalez starts in left field and bats fifth against Rockies southpaw Kyle Freeland. Heyward has gone 4-for-15 with two runs scored and a solo home run over his last five outings.

Heyward went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk against the Rockies in a 2-0 victory Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Heyward provided an insurance run for San Diego with his 410-foot solo shot in the fifth inning. It was the veteran outfielder's first long ball in what has been a slow start to the campaign, as he's slashing just .182/.243/.303 through 37 plate appearances. Despite those poor numbers, Heyward has been in the lineup consistently against right-handed pitchers, and he's likely to continue working in the strong side of a left-field platoon.

Heyward is not in the Padres' lineup against the Athletics on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Heyward has recorded one hit in his last eight at-bats and will get to rest Tuesday with lefty Jeffrey Springs on the mound for the Athletics. Jose Iglesias has the start in left field and is batting seventh.

Heyward isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

With southpaw Matthew Boyd set to toe the slab for Chicago, the left-handed bat of Heyward will begin Saturday's contest on the bench. Brandon Lockridge will fill the void in left field and bat eighth.

Heyward is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Heyward had started in each of the Padres' first four matchups versus right-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Wednesday even while the Guardians sent righty Ben Lively to the hill. The veteran outfielder has gone 2-for-14 at the dish so far this season, and his ongoing struggles could begin to cost him some playing time.