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San Diego Padres: Franchy Returns to Action, Preller Makes a Trade

As per our friend Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune, outfielder Franchy Cordero will begin his rehab assignment tonight, with the Friars’ Triple-A affiliate, the El Paso Chihuahuas.

The @epchihuahuas are getting a good one — for a while.
OF Franchy Cordero begins rehab assignment tonight w/ the Triple-A team.
Had been at Petco Park the last several days working out and hitting. Totally recovered from groin injury. Should be back in SD before too long.

Padres make a trade, albeit a minor one

According to reports, Padres’ general manager AJ Preller made a trade today, acquiring Brett Nicholas from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations or a player to be named later.