| Fri Sep 16 2011 | 23:54 | Parnell exits with apparent shoulder injury | ||||
James Darnell left Friday's game against the Diamondbacks in the top of the seventh inning with an apparent shoulder injury. | ||||||
Darnell suffered the injury while making a diving stop at third base. He went 1-for-2 before being replace by Andy Parrino at third base. Stay tuned for an update on his status. | ||||||
| Source: Corey Brock on Twitter | ||||||
| Sun Sep 4 2011 | 13:13 | James Darnell recalled | ||||
Padres recalled INF-OF James Darnell from Triple-A Tucson. | ||||||
The 24-year-old went 4-for-20 (.200) in his first taste of the big leagues last month. He should see some time at third base while Chase Headley is on the disabled list. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Thu Aug 25 2011 | 10:04 | Padres option INF-OF Darnell to minors | ||||
Padres optioned INF-OF James Darnell to Triple-A Tucson. | ||||||
Darnell wasn't getting much playing time with Logan Forsythe at third base and Kyle Blanks in left field, so he'll head back to the minors until rosters expand in September. The 24-year-old went 4-for-20 (.200) in his first taste of the big leagues. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Mon Aug 8 2011 | 16:41 | Padres call up INF-OF Darnell from minors | ||||
Padres purchased the contract of INF-OF James Darnell from Triple-A Tucson. | ||||||
Darnell has a .304/.404/.515 batting line and an impressive 239/211 K/BB ratio over parts of four seasons in the minor leagues. He struggled a bit after getting off to a hot start at the Triple-A level, but his polished approach at the plate should serve him well in his first taste of the major leagues. While his experience at third base could prove valuable while Chase Headley is on the disabled list, it's more likely he ends up in the outfield in the long-term. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Mon Jul 11 2011 | 05:02 | Prospect Darnell offered clear path to majors | ||||
Padres General Manager Jed Hoyer has told minor league prospect James Darnell to increase his major league versatility by learning how to play other positions. | ||||||
Darnell's promotion is hindered because fellow third baseman and Padres regular Chase Headley is locked up through 2014. By learning any number of new fielding positions, the 24-year-old Darnell would be an immediate upgrade in the Padres' lineup. Darnell has been explosive at the plate since his 2008 debut, amassing a combined .307/.407 /.523 batting line over 1,227 at-bats. He's hitting an electric .353 with three homers in his first 17 at-bats at Triple-A Tucson. | ||||||
| Source: San Diego Union-Tribune | ||||||
| Thu Mar 3 2011 | 03:41 | James Darnell okay after being hit in helmet | ||||
James Darnell is okay after a ball hit him in the helmet on an attempted pick-off. | ||||||
"both of my ears were ringing after five minutes," Darnell said. "Then I felt a bit dizzy." He was able to leave the field under his own power and was cleared to play the following day. He has been tearing up Single-A in recent years, and has shown promise at the Double-A level, but he is likely to return there to start the season. | ||||||
| Source: MLB.com | ||||||