Batten was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.
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.
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Padres' Matthew Batten: In Sunday's lineup
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Batten (calf) is starting at third base and batting ninth in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Athletics.
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.
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Padres' Matt Batten: Resumes running Wednesday
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Batten (calf) resumed a running program Wednesday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
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.
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Padres' Matt Batten: Sent down Friday
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Batten was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Friday.
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.
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Padres' Matt Batten: Contract selected by Padres
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Batten's contract was selected from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.
The 27-year-old has spent most of the last three seasons in El Paso and will join the major-league roster for the first time to provide infield depth after Sergio Alcantara was designated for assignment. Batten has slashed .299/.399/.504 with 10 homers, 10 runs, 31 RBI and 13 stolen bases over 59 games with the Triple-A club this year.
