<p style="text-align:justify"><strong>San Diego Padres make roster moves as Yonder Alonso, Jedd Gyorko return from injuries- MLB News
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<p style="text-align:justify">San Diego Padres are making some moves on their 25-man roster as some of their players are getting fit again including first baseman Yonder Alonso who has been on the disabled list since May 31.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">Initially the first baseman had rested for a few days hoping that his hand injury would heal but he had to go on the disabled list after it became evident that the injury will take longer to recover.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">Bud Black, the manager for the Padres, is pleased to see Yonder back in the lineup. He said that the hitter had posted some good numbers and had made a consistent start only to be interrupted by a broken hand. </p>
<p style="text-align:justify">"He was on a pretty consistent start; his numbers were holding their own," said Black. "It was a bummer it was interrupted by the broken hand."</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">The Padres have had a mixed season where they are either blowing hot or cold and have been looking to find some consistency in their performances. The team currently has a 41-53 record and is at the bottom of the table in the National
League West. Not too long ago, the team was holding the second spot in the highly competitive group.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">Yonder has played a few rehab games and seems to have attained the required fitness level. He feels that he is doing good and is happy to be back in the team.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">"Everything feels good. We did all the things we needed to do to feel good," Alonso said. "It's good to be back."</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">Yonder is currently batting with a .281 average and a .332 on-base percentage. He has batted in 29 runs and has gone long on six occasions in 55 games to date.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">Jedd Gyorko also made a comeback after missing 30 games due to groin trouble. The rookie second baseman has a .284 batting average and a .341 on-base percentage with 25 RBI’s and eight home-runs in 60 games. </p>
<p style="text-align:justify">The return of the two was much needed by the San Diego ballclub who have had a tough time recently. A consistent performance from the two may be the catalyst the Padres need to gain momentum post All-Star game. </p>
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