Headley adjusting to decreased playing time

Headley's game-tying RBI double SAN DIEGO -- The Padres traded for Chase Headley in December, fully expecting him to serve as their regular third baseman. According to plan, Headley started on Opening Day. He hasn't done much of it since.

Headley found himself mired in a 1-for-26 slump to start the year before Tuesday's game-tying pinch-hit double against Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen. He's No. 3 on the Padres' depth chart, behind Christian Villanueva and Cory Spangenberg.

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Even without Headley's slow start, Villanueva has made it practically impossible for the Padres to give Headley playing time. Villanueva's off to a torrid start to his rookie campaign, batting .327…