As per Kyle Glaser of Baseball America, San Diego Padres’ prospect and former Rule 5 draft pick Allen Cordoba took his first batting practice swings in his attempt to return from the concussion he suffered in a February automobile accident in his native Panama.
Cordoba, 22, was selected by the Friars in last year’s Rule 5 draft out of the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He spent the season with San Diego, as per Rule 5 guidelines, but struggled mightily after finding some success early. Keep in mind, of course, he had never played above the Single-A level with the Cardinals.