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San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero went 2-for-6 with a two-run homer in Monday's blowout win against the Colorado Rockies. Cordero crushed a 456-foot bomb to right center field to spark a nine-run seventh inning for the Padres. The blast gives Cordero a total of four long balls in 46 plate appearances and two in his last three games. With Manuel Margot scuffling (.135/.211/.212), Cordero has earned more playing time in center field and could be gaining favor going forward. His lack of plate discipline (15/2 K/BB) likely won't supply a high batting average, but the power is undeniable. Along with two stolen bases, Cordero sports an .847 OPS and should continue starting versus right-handed pitchers until Margot can recover.

Cordero is starting in center field and batting leadoff Monday against the Rockies.

Cordero is recording elite numbers in a variety of Statcast categories, the Padres' official site reports.

Cordero is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Cordero went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI on Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Cordero went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Cordero batted third and went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's victory over the Giants.

Cordero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 win over the Giants.

Cordero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Rockies.

Cordero (groin) was activated from the DL and will start in center field and lead off Wednesday against the Rockies, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Cordero (groin) is 6-for-14 with a double, a home run and a stolen base through three rehab games with Triple-A El Paso.

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After a groin injury kept him from making the Padres Opening Day roster, outfielder Franchy Cordero is set to begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas Friday night. San Diego Union-Tribune writer Kevin Acee reports that Cordero will likely rejoin the Padres "before too long." Cordero offers double-digit home runs and steals for fantasy owners, and will likely be the Padres center fielder when Manuel Margot is given the night off.

Cordero (groin) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A on Friday, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Cordero (groin) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday.

Padres manager Andy Green said Sunday that Cordero (groin) will open the season on the 10-day disabled list but could see game action at extended spring training in "seven or eight days," AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

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According to MLB.com beat writer AJ Cassavell, San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero will begin the season on the DL. He continues to recover from a nagging groin injury that has kept him from running at full speed over the last week and a half. Cordero looked to be a favorite to land a spot on the Padres Opening Day roster before the injury, hitting .343 with a .465 OBP and .714 SLG this spring. With Cordero starting the year on the DL, Hunter Renfroe seems to now be locked in as the fourth outfielder, and manager Andy Green has stated he might keep one of Matt Szczur or Travis Jankowski as a backup center fielder. Szczur and Jankowski likely will not have any impact in fantasy this year, but Renfroe's power makes him an interesting late-round flier in most leagues.

Manager Andy Green said Cordero's groin injury will keep him from breaking camp with the Padres, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Cordero (groin) was spotted taking batting practice in the cages Thursday, hinting at a possible return this weekend, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

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San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero may be returning to the field this weekend after missing time due to groin tightness. The injury has impacted his fight to remain on the big league roster as a backup outfielder, with manager Andy Green saying Cordero returning to game action is, "one of the things we'll factor into the decision with him." Cordero has hit .343 with two HR and a 1.179 OPS over 16 games this spring and he is one of the better prospects in the Padres organization. If a spot opens up in the Padres lineup, he can provide value as a potential 15-15 player.

Cordero was "moving better" Tuesday and did some running for the first time since straining his groin, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

The Padres are hopeful that Cordero (groin) can return to the lineup early next week, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Cordero is day-to-day after experiencing tightness in his groin, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

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According to MLB.com beat writer AJ Cassavell, San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero is listed as day-to-day, as he deals with tightness in his groin muscle. San Diego's No. 12 prospect according to MLB.com, Cordero was hitting .343 with two home runs and a 1.179 OPS over 16 games this spring, as he battled for a spot on the Padres bench. Cordero has been competing with Hunter Renfroe, Travis Jankowski and Matt Szczur for a roster spot, and with this injury the Padres could decide to send him to the minors to start the year in order to keep the clock from starting on his free agency. When he does stick with the Padres, though, Cordero will have 15 HR/20 steal potential, making him an interesting late round flyer in deeper leagues.

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San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero is forcing his way into San Diego's roster discussions with a sizzling spring training. After a 1.052 OPS second half in Triple-A followed up by winning the Dominican Winter League MVP, Cordero is hitting .423 with two homers through 26 spring at-bats. His speed, rocket arm, ability to play all three outfield positions and left-handed bat is differentiating himself from incumbent left fielders Hunter Renfroe and Jose Pirela. By developing consistency at the plate (44 percent strikeout rate during his 2017 call-up), manager Andy Green anticipates 350 to 400 at-bats for Cordero in a platoon role. If Pirela sees starts at second, Cordero could spell Renfroe against righties and occasionally fill in for Manuel Margot and Wil Myers. With the Padres likely to keep five outfielders, Cordero seemingly has a substantial leg up on Travis Jankowski and Matt Szczur.

Cordero is hitting .421/.522/.947 with two home runs and six strikeouts in 19 at-bats this spring.

Cordero's chances of breaking camp with the Padres lessened following the team's acquisition of Eric Hosmer, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

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San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero hit an inside-the-park home run on Monday. The Padres 12th-ranked prospect showed his coveted pop and speed combination by hitting one off the fence and racing around the bases to easily score. Cordero also homered on Saturday and has started spring training 3-for-8. The reigning Dominican Winter League MVP and Rookie of the Year is vying for a roster spot in San Diego's crowded outfield. Cordero was one of five Pads going deep on Monday, as outfielder Hunter Renfroe was another name of note going yard.

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After debuting at 22 years old and logging 99 plate appearances in 2017, San Diego Padres outfield prospect Franchy Cordero spent his MLB offseason in the Dominican Winter League and won both Rookie of the Year and MVP awards, finishing in the top five in average, on-base percentage, slugging, OPS, home runs, RBI and runs. Cordero showed his greenness last season with a 44.4 percent strikeout rate and .228 average despite a .400 BABIP. At Triple-A in 2017, Cordero boasted a .972 OPS and 15 stolen bases. His combination of excellent defense, speed and developing power makes him the Padres No. 12 prospect. Cordero enters spring training with the big league club amidst a competitive outfield situation. If Cordero can carry his winter ball momentum through March, he could find himself a spot on the roster. Cordero should be avoided for fantasy drafts, but managers should keep an eye on him for speed if he makes the team and improves his plate discipline.

Cordero hit .296 with a .367 on-base percentage in 17 games during the Dominican Republic playoffs, Bill Center of FriarWire reports.

Cordero was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

With Manuel Margot expected to go on the paternity list Thursday, Cordero will serve as the Padres' starting center fielder for the first three games of the team's four-game set against the Giants, Dennis Lin of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

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San Diego outfielder Manuel Margot will be out the next couple of days while on paternity leave. Franchy Cordero was recalled to take his place. He played left field and batted seventh on Wednesday, going 0-for-2, but should see action in center field the rest of the week. Margot has had a decent rookie season, batting .259 with five home runs and 10 steals, but hasn't become a fantasy stalwart just yet. If you depend on him in an NL-only league, consider streaming Cordero instead.

Cordero was recalled by the Padres and will start in left field for Wednesday's tilt with the Rockies, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Cordero was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Friday, Dennis Lin of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

With Manuel Margot (calf) returning from the disabled list Tuesday, Cordero was used off the bench in a loss to the Braves.

Cordero is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Cordero is out of the lineup Monday against the Cubs.

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San Diego rookie outfielder is suddenly doing his best Aaron Judge impersonation, slugging three home runs in two days. Cordero notched his first Major League homer on Monday night and followed it up with two more against the Reds on Tuesday. He had quite the game overall, collecting three hits, scoring three runs and driving himself in twice. He is now slashing .327 with a 1.010 OPS in 52 at-bats since taking over center field for the injured Manuel Margot. He should stick in the lineup at least another week or two while Margot recovers and should definitely be considered as a waiver add in NL-only leagues.

Cordero is not in the lineup Friday against the Royals.

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San Diego outfielder Franchy Cordero had been leading off in place of the injured Manuel Margot (calf), but was dropped to the sixth spot on Thursday. He continued his struggles against lefties by striking out three times with Patrick Corbin on the mound before singling against right-hander reliever Silvino Bracho. The rookie is now 1-for-9 with 8 K's vs LHP and 11-for-29 vs RHP. His role once Margot is back from the disabled list is unclear, but he could be used in left field until Alex Dickerson and/or Travis Jankowski return.

Cordero went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run during Wednesday's loss to Arizona.

Cordero is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

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San Diego outfielder Franchy Cordero went 1-for-3 against the Rockies, lowering his average to .320 this season. Cordero is another rookie who is filling in at center field for fellow prospect Manuel Margot (calf). Cordero has registered a hit in all but one of his seven starts so far, although he hasn't contributed much else. Cordero is yet to homer and has one RBI and one steal, with five runs scored. If you're in a deep NL-only league and missing Margot, Cordero might do the job for another week or so, but he has no mixed league value.

Cordero went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run and the first stolen base of his career in Friday's 8-5 win over the Rockies.

Cordero will make his first MLB start Sunday against the Nationals.

Cordero is expected to see the bulk of playing time in center field with Manuel Margot on the disabled list, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Cordero was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Cordero was optioned to minor league spring training Friday, John Schlegel of MLB.com reports.

Cordero was added to the Padres' 40-man roster Friday.

Cordero, 21, is hitting .308/.366/.480 with six home runs and 10 steals (on 16 attempts) in 198 at-bats with Double-A San Antonio.