San Diego recalled Batten from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Batten is 28 years old and has appeared in only 15 major-league games, but he can play all around the diamond defensively while offering good speed off the bench.

Batten was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Batten was fighting for a bench spot but won't break camp in the big leagues. The 27-year-old hit .105/.227/.158 in 22 MLB plate appearances as a rookie last year but posted an .840 OPS at the Triple-A level.

Batten (calf) is starting at third base and batting ninth in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Batten has been held out of spring action thus far due to a strained calf, but he'll make his Cactus League debut Sunday. The 27-year-old received his first taste of the big leagues last year and went 2-for-19 in 15 games, but he's likely to be back with Triple-A El Paso to open the 2023 campaign.

Batten (calf) resumed a running program Wednesday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Batten has yet to appear in a Cactus League game because of a strained calf, but he seems to be making progress. The 27-year-old would seem to have enough time to get ready for Opening Day if he can keep moving in the right direction, although he's likely to start the year in the minors, anyway.

Batten was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Batten joined the Padres at the end of July but saw minimal playing time during his stint with the big-league club. He'll head back to the minors after Eguy Rosario was called up Friday.