SAN FRANCISCO -- Wil Myers will rejoin the Padres on Thursday afternoon. Both parties are hopeful that it will be a permanent stay this time.
San Diego's slugging right fielder has been out since he strained his left oblique on a swing in late April. Prior to that, he had missed time due to nerve irritation in his right arm as well as back soreness.
All the while, Myers' bat has been sorely missed in the middle of the Padres' lineup. In 10 games this season, he has hit .