Jesus Guzman went 2-for-4 and hit a three-run homer versus the Rockies on Saturday.

Guzman has done an excellent job as a platoon player, with a .306 average, four homers and 16 walks in 112 at-bats against southpaws this season. He doesn't have much defensive value, so he probably wouldn't be very valuable in an expanded role. He's an asset as is, though.

Jesus Guzman went 3-for-4 and hit his fifth and sixth homers of the season Wednesday against the Giants.

Guzman is getting a bit more playing time of late, and he's now 10-for-27 with four homers this month. He may be a liability defensively in the outfield, but the Padres might want to keep sneaking him in there as long as he's hot.

Jesus Guzman singled and launched a two-run homer in Monday's win over the Astros.

Guzman's two-out shot in the eighth inning briefly put the Pads ahead before they coughed up the lead in the bottom of the frame. They wound up winning in extras, with Carlos Quentin doubling in Chase Headley to score the winner. Guzman is batting just .241 with two dingers this season.

Jesus Guzman broke a 1-1 tie with his first homer of the season in the bottom of the eighth Friday before the Padres went on to beat the Diamondbacks 7-1.

Guzman's pinch-hit homer off Wade Miley started a six-run inning for the Padres. Prior to tonight, he had collected 13 doubles this season, but he was still without a homer in 132 at-bats. He now has six homers versus 35 doubles in 400 major league at-bats.

Jesus Guzman went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk Saturday against the Marlins.

Guzman is 4-for-7 in his last three games, raising his average from .206 to .240. He's been limited to playing against left-handers lately, but he could start seeing regular time if he gets hot.

Jesus Guzman returned to action on Wednesday April 25.

Jesus Guzman is not in Tuesday's lineup after having two teeth extracted from the right side of his mouth Monday.

Ouch. Guzman, who is batting only .200/.259/.240 with no homers in the early going, should be ready to play shortly.

Jesus Guzman went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers, and bunted into a triple play in the ninth inning.

Yes, the Padres' "cleanup hitter" did in fact bunt into a triple play. With the game tied 4-4, Yonder Alonso singled to begin the ninth before Chase Headley drew a walk. But then in what was absurdly probably actually the right decision, the Pads elected to have their .162/.225/.216 hitting No. 4 hitter bunt. Guzman's attempt at a sacrifice bounced right in front of Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis, however, who was able to begin one of the rarest, but technically conventional, triple plays you'll ever see. That being said, the play would not have been executed had there not been confusion about whether the ball was fair or foul. Regardless, Guzman's time in the four-hole is almost certainly near an end.

Jesus Guzman came off the bench to hit a grand slam off Edgmer Escalona and lead the Padres to a 10-6 win over the Rockies on Tuesday.

Everyone knows Guzman can hit lefties, and he more than held his own against righties as well last season. The door is again open for him to start for the Padres with Carlos Quentin down, though it'll probably be just a temporary assignment. Until Guzman has a position to call his own, his fantasy value figures to be pretty limited.

Jesus Guzman was scratched from lineup Tuesday for the fourth time in the last five games.

Guzman is batting an issue with his neck that just won't go away. We'll have to see if he tries to give it a go Wednesday in the season finale. Guzman is batting a healthy .312/.369/.478 over 276 at-bats this season.

Jesus Guzman returned to action on Sunday September 25.

Jesus Guzman (neck) could be back in the lineup Saturday.

Guzman was scratched Friday for the third time in four games due to a sore neck. He's been surprisingly productive for the Pads, batting .313/.369/.479 with five homers over 74 games.

Jesus Guzman (neck) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Rockies.

Guzman was on the original lineup card, but apparently his neck isn't 100 percent quite yet. The struggling Anthony Rizzo will start in his place at first base.

Jesus Guzman (neck) is back in the Padres' starting lineup Wednesday against the Rockies.

Guzman missed the previous two games with neck soreness. He'll play first base Wednesday and bat cleanup against right-hander Aaron Cook.

Jesus Guzman was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Rockies with a sore neck.

It's probably safe to call him day-to-day right now. Kyle Blanks will make the start at first base Monday while Aaron Cunningham will play left field.

Jesus Guzman went 3-for-3 with a walk and a steal Wednesday against the Dodgers.

The Padres are going to have a hard time taking Guzman's bat out of the lineup in order to give Anthony Rizzo another look next month. His average is back up to .330 now, and he's driven in 35 runs in 182 at-bats since his callup. He's even a remarkable 8-for-8 stealing bases. He hadn't had that many steals in a minor league season since 2004.

Jesus Guzman (elbow) is back in the Padres' starting lineup Tuesday night against the Mets.

Guzman entered Monday's game as a pinch-hitter, but hasn't started since last Friday due to a sore left elbow. He'll play first base and bat third Tuesday night against left-hander Jon Niese.

Jesus Guzman went 2-for-4 with an RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases in San Diego's 9-5 win over the Mets on Wednesday.

Guzman just keeps getting it done, as his fifth multi-hit effort in six games gives him a .350/.389/.585 triple slash through his first 131 plate appearances this season. He's batting .385 in August.

Jesus Guzman went 2-for-4 with an RBI in San Diego's loss to the Dodgers on Monday.

Both hits came off of Clayton Kershaw. Guzman has now turned in three straight multi-hit efforts, and five in his past seven starts. Coming off a July where he hit .345/.400/.636 with 18 RBI in 22 games, there are more embarrassing fliers to take in mixed leagues.

Jesus Guzman went 2-for-2 with a homer, two RBI and two walks Thursday to help the Padres top the Diamondbacks 4-3.

Guzman is playing against more than just lefties now, and he's continued to have success. He's batting .329 with four homers and 17 RBI in 73 at-bats for the Padres. We still wouldn't recommend him in mixed leagues, but he's looking like quite an NL-only asset at the moment.