Tony Gwynn Jr. returned to action on Tuesday June 5.

Tony Gwynn Jr. was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Phillies due to a tight hamstring.

Gwynn is available off the bench, so it doesn't sound like a major concern. Elian Herrera will make the start in center field Monday while Adam Kennedy plays third.

Tony Gwynn Jr. roped a pinch-hit, three-run triple in Wednesday's win over the Giants.

Gwynn's third extra-base hit of the season more than doubled his RBI total (two entering this evening). A pinch runner and defensive replacement, he's off the radar in all but the deepest of NL-only leagues.

Dodgers and OF Tony Gwynn, Jr. avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year, $2 million contract.

Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports that he'll earn $850,000 in 2012 and $1.15 million in 2013. Gwynn, 29, was very useful as a fourth outfielder this past season, batting .256/.308/.353 with two homers, 22 RBI, 22 stolen bases and a .660 OPS over 340 plate appearances while playing excellent defense. The new contract covers his remaining arbitration years.

Tony Gwynn Jr. returned to action on Monday, finishing 0-for-1 in pinch-hitting duty.

He missed nearly two weeks with a bruised left rotator cuff. It's a bit of a surprise that the Dodgers didn't simply shut him down this late in the season. Gwynn has rebounded nicely from a rough 2010 season.

Tony Gwynn Jr. (shoulder) hopes to return at some point later this season.

Gwynn has a bruised left rotator cuff that he originally hurt while stealing a base earlier this month and then aggravated on another slide last week. An impending free agent, Gwynn also stated his desire to return to the Dodgers next season. "I enjoy being here; I'd love to come back," Gwynn said. "Obviously, I want to play as much as possible. If it's not every day - honestly, I don't even think of it like that. Just give me the opportunity and let my work dictate how much I play."

Tony Gwynn Jr. underwent an MRI on his left shoulder Friday.

Gwynn didn't play Thursday and is expected to sit out again Friday. We should have a better idea as to when he'll return once the results of the exam are revealed.

Tony Gwynn Jr. belted a solo homer in Friday's win over the Rockies.

The Hall of Famer's son has now gone deep twice over the last three games after managing a mere five bombs in his first 472 career games. The power surge won't continue, but Gwynn is playable in deeper fantasy leagues due to his stolen bases, as he has four over the last six games and 19 on the year.

Tony Gwynn Jr. went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Los Angeles' loss to the Brewers on Wednesday.

Gwynn's seventh inning solo shot off of Zack Greinke was his first home run of the season, and provided the Dodgers' only run of the evening. Gwynn has now gone deep six times in 473 career games.

Tony Gwynn Jr. went 3-for-4 with a triple, two steals and two runs scored Saturday.

Gwynn had been 3-for-22 with a 10/0 K/BB ratio this month, so he needed a game like this. That it came against a left-hander in Wandy Rodriguez was a surprise. Gwynn was hitting just .170 versus southpaws this season.

Tony Gwynn Jr. was the only Dodger with more than one hit on Wednesday, as Los Angeles lost 3-0 at home to the Padres.

The multi-hit effort was just Gwynn's second in 12 games. His current .262 average is 14 points above his career mark, but he's still a fringe fantasy option in even very deep NL-only leagues unless you are desperate for speed.

Tony Gwynn Jr. went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Nationals.

Gwynn is getting the majority of starts in left field, but his struggles to get on base caps his upside. He has managed to steal 14 bags in just 195 at-bats, so there is fantasy value here for owners in search of speed.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Tony Gwynn Jr. will remain his primary left fielder despite the acquisition of Juan Rivera.

"I think so, for the most part," Mattingly said when asked if Gwynn Jr. was still his regular left fielder. Rivera figures to spell Gwynn Jr. against left-handers while also seeing some time at first base and in right field. Gwynn Jr. is batting just .256/.316/.326 on the year but has stolen four bases already this month and 12 on the year. He should retain some value in deeper formats.

Tony Gwynn Jr. went 3-for-3 with a double, three walks and a steal against the Angels on Friday.

Gwynn is 10-for-20 with five walks in his last five games, so it's safe to assume he's not going to be removed from the Dodger lineup anytime soon. Of course, he won't keep this up, but those desperate for steals in mixed leagues might want to see if he can stay hot for another couple of weeks.

Tony Gwynn Jr. had one of the best games of his career on Monday, going 4-for-6 with an RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Los Angeles' 15-0 thrashing of the Twins in Minnesota.

The four-hit night was Gwynn's first in 434 career games. That speaks to what you can expect from him going forward offensively.

Tony Gwynn Jr. roped a two-out, walkoff single to right field as the Dodgers rallied past the Dodgers, 3-2, Sunday.

Gwynn Jr.'s clutch knock capped a three-hit day for Tony's 28-year-old son. But with a meager .230 batting average and no pop to speak of, playing time has been sparse. Gwynn has just 43 at-bats in June, leaving him off the fantasy radar.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he'd like Tony Gwynn Jr. to become the everyday left fielder.

But, Mattingly added that in order to play the defensive-minded Gwynn regularly, Casey Blake and Juan Uribe would have to pick up their power production to make up for the lack of thunder in Gwynn's bat. Gwynn is hitting just .217/.250/.293 in 92 at-bats this season but does have five steals and his speed could make him rosterable in deeper leagues if he sees regular playing time.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Monday that he is "looking at" Tony Gwynn Jr. to start in left field and Jamey Carroll to start at second base on Opening Day.

We saw the decision about Carroll coming, as Juan Uribe is expected to fill-in for the injured Casey Blake at the hot corner. As for Gwynn, Mattingly believes he may be a better option for left field since Jay Gibbons "is still not seeing the baseball the way he needs to."

Dodgers GM Ned Colletti suggested Thursday that Tony Gwynn Jr. might be able to play his way into a starting job this season.

If Jay Gibbons doesn't work out in left field, the Dodgers could move Matt Kemp to right, Andre Ethier to left and use Gwynn as their starting center fielder. He has good speed and good range defensively, but Gwynn batted just .204/.304/.287 in 289 at-bats last season for the Padres and won't be a viable starter if he fails to turn it around at the plate.

Dodgers signed Tony Gwynn Jr. to a one-year, $675,000 contract.

Gwynn, 28, batted just .204/.304/.287 with three homers and 17 steals over 289 at-bats with the Padres this past season. He'll be given a shot to win some playing time in left field, but ultimately he should be used more as a backup at all three outfield positions.