Wil Nieves may be designated for assignment Monday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Nieves may be designated for assignment Monday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis:
The Padres plan to call up top catching prospect Austin Hedges to serve as Derek Norris' primary backup. Nieves, who has thus far only garnered 13 at-bats while working in that same role, is the obvious candidate for a demotion.
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