Medica exploded on Friday against Mike Minor and the Braves as he hit his fifth and sixth homers of the year going 5-for-5 with four runs scored and four RBI.

It was a ridiculous night for Medica (.273/.317/.467) where he also managed to steal a base. Both of Medica's homers were two-run shots and he also set career highs in a game with the five hits and four RBI. Medica, who has been a bit streaky at times, will get consistent at-bats from here on out.

Medica is out of the Padres' lineup Thursday.

Medica will sit for a third straight day, as it seems he's relegated to a bench role for the time being. Additional playing time could open up if the Padres unload Chris Denorfia or Will Venable.

Medica is out of the Padres' lineup again Wednesday, Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald reports.

Medica will sit for a second straight day, as manager Bud Black once again goes with Seth Smith in left and Yonder Alonso at first. The 26-year-old Medica is 8-for-20 in his last five games, but it appears as though his playing time will continue to be sporadic.

Tommy Medica went 4-for-5 with an RBI single in Friday's win over the Braves.

The four hits were a career-high. Medica has seven hits over the past two days, but he could move back into a reserve role with Yonder Alonso (wrist) nearing the end of a minor league rehab assignment.

Tommy Medica went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in the Padres' 8-3 defeat of the Cubs on Wednesday.

It's just the sixth time this year the Padres have scored as many as eight runs. Medica's big game came in his first start since July 8, as he's been limited to pinch-hitting duties of late by a groin injury. He hadn't driven in a run since June 28, and he was just 2-for-25 this month.

Tommy Medica returned to action on Friday July 18.

Tommy Medica is not in the Padres starting lineup on Friday, and is unlikely to be available the remainder of the weekend due to continued rightness in his right groin.

The Padres remain hopeful that he'll avoid a trip to the disabled list, so they'll play with a short bench for the weekend series against the Dodgers. Medica is hitting .230/.275/.410 with four homers and 13 RBI in his 122 at-bats on the season.

Tommy Medica left Thursday's game against the Dodgers with right groin tightness.

It's not clear how long he might be sidelined, but the Padres should provide more on Medica's status after the game. Rene Rivera replaced Medica at first base Thursday.

Tommy Medica went 1-for-2 with a walk, steal and a run scored in Monday's 1-0 win against the Reds.

Medica has hit safely in 10 out of his last 11 games. Here's the strange part: In all 10 of those contests, he had exactly one hit. Indeed, Medica hasn't posted a multi-hit game since May 28. The first baseman is floating along with a decent .263/.308/.475 slash line through 99 at-bats, which makes him the equivalent of Frank Thomas in this pathetic offense.

Tommy Medica had a two-run double in Monday's 6-0 win against San Francisco.

It was Medica's only hit in four at-bats, and he's now finished with exactly one hit in six straight games. Medica helped hasten Kyle Blanks' departure out of San Diego, but the 26-year-old remains relegated to NL-only formats with a .253/.293/.460 slash line and three homers over his first 39 games.

Tommy Medica (quad) went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in his return to action Wednesday.

Medica had been limited to pinch-hitting duties since Sunday because of a minor quadriceps strain. The 26-year-old has a cool .844 OPS in 24 games this season.

Tommy Medica returned to action on Wednesday June 4.

Tommy Medica returned to action on Monday June 2.

Padres manager Bud Black said after Sunday's game that Tommy Medica is considered day-to-day with a strained right quadriceps.

Medica sustained the injury during Sunday's game against the White Sox. He's done a nice job on a part-time basis for the Padres, slashing .286/.327/.571 with three homers and seven RBI in 49 at-bats.

Tommy Medica finished a single short of the cycle in Wednesday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

He finished 3-for-5, tripling in the fourth, doubling in the fifth, and going deep in the eighth. Medica came up in the ninth with a shot at history, but he flew out to center. The 26-year-old has been on fire since his promotion, going 8-for-12 with five extra-base hits and five RBI in four games. It's about time to make the speculation play if you're going to do it, NL-only players.

Tommy Medica went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Arizona.

The 26-year-old has hit safely in all three games since his promotion, going 5-for-7 with two extra base knocks. He slashed only .161/.212/.290 earlier this year, but perhaps Medica's suddenly hot bat will secure him a few more at-bats in the coming days. If so, he'll be addable in NL-only formats as a speculation play.

Padres recalled INF/OF Tommy Medica from Triple-A El Paso.

Medica has hit only .161/.212/.290 at the big league level this season. He'll provide a bat off the bench for the Padres.

Padres optioned 1B Tommy Medica to Triple-A El Paso.

Medica was up in the major leagues for only two games while Jedd Gyorko's wife gave birth to twin boys.

Padres recalled 1B Tommy Medica from Triple-A El Paso.

Medica will give the Padres an extra bench bat while Jedd Gyorko's wife gives birth to twin boys.

Padres optioned 1B/OF Tommy Medica to Triple-A El Paso.

Medica hit just .143/.172/.286 over 14 games to earn the demotion. He should get another shot later this season.