Jose Pirela

Jose Pirela out of the Padres' lineup on Wednesday

San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Jose Pirela is not starting Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

What It Means:

Pirela is getting a breather, so Cory Spangenberg is sliding over to second base tonight. Spangenberg will also move up the order to the two-hole against Cardinals right-hander Luke Weaver

Pirela is batting .275/.325/.351 with 37 runs and 3 stolen bases, but he's still looking for his first home run of the season.