Padres' Patrick Kivlehan: Optioned to El Paso

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

Analysis:

The 26-year-old has appeared in only five contests for the Padres this season, spending the bulk of the year at the Triple-A level between the Padres, Mariners and Rangers organizations. In 92 cumulative Triple-A contests, Kivlehan is hitting .254/.299/.412 with 45 RBI.