Padres recall Blake Tekotte from Double-A San Antonio

LOS ANGELES - The San Diego Padres announced today they have recalled outfielder Blake Tekotte from Double-A San Antonio and optioned right-handed pitcher Erik Hamren to Triple-A Tucson. Executive Vice President/General Manager Jed Hoyer made the announcement.

Tekotte, 24, is making his fourth stint with San Diego this season. The outfielder was previously optioned to Double-A San Antonio on August 14. He has hit .182 (6-for-33) with one double, one triple, one RBI, one run scored, two stolen bases and four walks against 20 strikeouts over 18 games for San Diego this year. Originally selected by the Padres in the third round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Miami, he was selected from San Antonio on May 23 this season and made his Major League debut for San Diego on May 25. In 88 games total for San Antonio this year, he has hit .298 (101-for-339) with 25 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs, 56 RBI, 66 runs scored and 32 stolen bases.


(mlb.com)