Manager Andy Green suggested Monday that Sardinas could be with the major league club soon, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. "I don't think we (acquired) him to relegate him to Triple-A the rest of the year."
The 23-year old utility player was designated for assignment by the Mariners last week after hitting just .181/.203/.264 with the club. The Padres decided to snatch the youngster up and appear ready to give him another shot at the major league level.