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Domingo Tapia - Recalled from El Paso The Padres recalled Tapia from Triple- El Paso on Monday.

Impact Tapia has already been up and down with the Padres, and it's likely he'll continue to make the trip from El Paso to San Diego a few more times in 2023. The right-hander will be a low-leverage option while he's with the Padres in this stint. Ray Kerr was sent to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ray Kerr - Optioned to Triple-A San Diego optioned Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Impact Kerr is sent down to make room for Domingo Tapia after Tapia was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding transaction. Kerr appeared in two games with the Padres while throwing 1.1 scoreless innings, and he should be back with San Diego as an up-and-down option in the coming weeks.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Dixon - Returns to Triple-A The Padres optioned Dixon to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Impact Dixon was up with the Padres for the weekend as the big club's 27th man for its two-game series with the Giants in Mexico City. He didn't appear in either contest and should now settle back into a near-everyday role with El Paso during Pacific Coast League play.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Johnson - Lingering concussion symptoms Johnson is still experiencing concussion symptoms, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact He has passed concussion tests, but Johnson is apparently still dealing with some lingering symptoms. The outfielder has been out since mid-April after suffering a concussion when he collided with the outfield wall.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Carpenter - In DH spot Carpenter is starting at designated hitter and batting fifth for the Padres in Monday's game against the Reds, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Carpenter has been swinging a hot bat, going 8-for-17 with two home runs and 10 RBI over his last seven contests. It's been a pretty strict platoon between Carpenter and Nelson Cruz at DH for the Padres, with Carpenter also seeing the occasional start at first base.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Yastrzemski - Has Grade 1 hamstring strain Yastrzemski has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Yastrzemski said he heard a pop when he tweaked his hamstring Sunday against the Padres, so the MRI showing just a Grade 1 strain qualifies as a pleasant surprise. It's an injury which generally takes 2-4 weeks to recover from, giving Yastrzemski a good shot to make it back before the end of the month.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Crawford - Could have minimal stint on IL Crawford told reporters Monday after being placed on the injured list that his MRI showed his calf strain to be worse than anticipated, but he is hopeful he can return to the lineu...

Impact Crawford was diagnosed with a Grade one-plus -- or mild -- strain after leaving Saturday's game. The veteran shortstop will likely not need a rehab assignment, and he could be playing short against right-handed pitching in the middle of May.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE