Alonso (back) is out of Monday's lineup against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso continues to sit through a back injury, but has begun making progress. Derek Norris will once again start at first base in his place, batting sixth for the Padres.

Alonso (back) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

While he won't return to the lineup Sunday, Alonso did play catch and take some dry swings. He's optimistic that he will return before the end of the ongoing homestand, but Derek Norris will take his place at first base again Sunday.

Alonso (back) played catch and took dry swings Saturday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso has missed the last four games with the back issue, but the Padres are optimistic that he'll return to the lineup before the conclusion of their ongoing homestand. Brett Wallace, Wil Myers, and Derek Norris have been seeing action at first base while Alonso has sat out.

Alonso (back) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Make it four straight games out of the lineup for Alonso, who continues to be hampered by back tightness. With another lefty (Brett Anderson) due up for Los Angeles in Sunday's series finale, it would make sense if the Padres held Alonso out again, though there's been nothing to suggest he's worse than day-to-day with the injury.

Alonso (back) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso continues to suffer from back tightness that will hold him out for the third straight game Friday. With Wil Myers returning from the disabled list as well, it's possible Alonso' playing time will be more sporadic down the stretch.

Alonso (back) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso's ailing back will keep him out of the lineup for the second consecutive game Thursday after the issue flared up on him at the end of Tuesday's contest. Brett Wallace will take over at first base Thursday.

Alonso (back) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

A bout of lower-back tightness forced Alonso from Tuesday's game and will keep him on the bench Wednesday, affording Brett Wallace a start at first base. The extent of the issue is uncertain, but Wednesday's matchup again lefty Cole Hamels likely made it an easy decision to rest Alonso.

Alonso left Tuesday's game with lower-back tightness.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso went 1-for-1 with a double before exiting and was replaced at first base by Brett Wallace. He now has eight hits in his last 15 at-bats, so this is an inopportune time for Alonso to potentially miss time. Consider him questionable for Wednesday's game.

Alonso is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

While Alonso's month of August as a whole doesn't impress (.233/.409/368 with one home run), he will carry a five-game hitting streak into an off day Wednesday. Derek Norris will replace him at first base with the southpaw Gio Gonzalez toeing the rubber for the Nationals.

San Diego Padres first baseman Yonder Alonso is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves after recovering from a head injury, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Alonso missed Sunday's game after he was struck on the head by a helmet on Saturday.