Padres recall Tommy Medica, designate Buckner and Boyer

Mar 6, 2014; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Tommy Medica (54) runs the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Texas Rangers in the ninth inning at Peoria Sports Complex. The Rangers won 8-4. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Before the San Diego Padres take the field against the Chicago Cubs for their fourth and final game of the weekend series on Sunday night, the team announced several roster moves.

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It was announced on Twitter by the team’s official handle that both right-handed pitchers’ Billy Buckner and Blaine Boyer were designated for assignment.

Boyer worked two scoreless innings during his first Major League relief appearance since 2011. It took him several years to get back up to the big leagues but he’s shown some signs of improvement.

Buckner made a spot start against the Chicago Cubs and didn’t do all that bad.

With Buckner and Boyer being designated for assignment, the Padres have recalled utility man Tommy Medica from Triple-A El Paso. Medica is hitting a weak .161/.212/.290 with one home run and two RBIs off five hits so far this season.

He was on the Opening Day roster with the Padres when they opened up against the Cleveland Indians on March 30.

San Diego gave him the start in left field but he was optioned a month later after appearing in just 14 games. His time with the Triple-A affiliate was short lived after the Padres placed Jedd Gyorko on the paternity list just three days after he was optioned to El Paso.

Medica will be available for today’s weekend series finale against the North Siders but will more than likely come off the bench.

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