Ty France will make his first start in five games Tuesday against the Cubs.
The Padres have seen enough of the rookie from San Diego State to know he is capable of being a utility infielder. He’ll need to get used to sitting for long stretches.
“I don’t think we’re running into next year with the thought that he’s at the top of the list of starting second base options,” manager Andy Green said. “I think he’s on the list of how effective can he be in a bounce-around role. … There’s a lot of different ways to look at guys, like if they are going to be an everyday guy for you every single day of the year, then you get him out there and continue to play him.