Johnny Giavotella is back in the lineup Monday against San Diego.

Giavotella is back in the lineup Monday against San Diego.

Analysis:

After taking the day off Sunday, Giavotella returns to the fold manning second base and batting ninth against Padres starter Tyson Ross. Giavotella may be in danger of losing his grip on the second base job, as he's hitless in his last 13 at-bats and has just five hits in his last 37 at-bats at the plate during this slump.