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According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero (elbow) underwent surgery on July 3 to remove a bone spur in his left elbow. The 12-week recovery schedule will end his 2018 season. He should be ready for winter ball and will fight for a starting job next spring training. The 23-year-old Cordero finished with a modest .237/.307/.439 slash but provided a spark for the Padres with seven homers and five steals in 154 plate appearances. Cordero's long-term role with the franchise is uncertain and dependent on how the outfield situation shakes out at the trade deadline and this offseason, but he has the talent to be an everyday player.

Padres manager Andy Green said that Cordero is leaning toward undergoing surgery to address a bone chip in his right elbow, Bill Center of MLB.com reports. "The expectation right now is that he's going to opt for surgery and go ahead and get that taken care of and move forward that way," Green said. "His return is unlikely this year, but hopefully he'd be ready to play winter ball and be back with us next spring and ready to go."

Cordero (elbow) was shifted to the 60-day disabled list Thursday.

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San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero (elbow) is mulling his options after an MRI revealed a bone spur in his left elbow. If he opts for surgery, the estimated 12-week recovery time will likely sideline him for the rest of the season. He could also rest and be re-evaluated in several weeks. Ultimately, surgery will be required and either way, Cordero will be out an indefinite period of time. It's highly probable that his fantasy relevance in 2018 is over.

Cordero is heading to the Padres' Peoria Sports Complex Wednesday to determine whether or not he'll need surgery for a bone spur in his right elbow.

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Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero (elbow) will be shut down indefinitely following test results from an elbow specialist. Cordero was on a rehab assignment when he suffered a setback over the weekend. Manager Andy Green admitted it's "highly unlikely [the Padres will] see him anytime soon." The team hasn't made the results public, but Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune speculates Cordero could be out for the remainder of the season. This would be a massive blow for one of the Padres most exciting young players. With the extended absence, Cordero can be dropped in all standard fantasy formats. With outfielder Wil Myers' (oblique) imminent return, outfielders Hunter Renfroe, Travis Jankowski and Franmil Reyes will share time in left field.

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San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero (forearm, elbow) was shut down from his recent rehab assignment with an elbow issue. He visited a specialist on Tuesday and an update is forthcoming. Cordero has been on the disabled list with forearm soreness since May 27 and was lifted during an at-bat in a Triple-A rehab game. The severity and nature of the injury is unknown but his return to the majors will certainly be delayed. Prior to being sidelined, Cordero had blasted seven homers with five steals and a .746 OPS in 154 plate appearances. His absence breathes life into outfielder Franmil Reyes, who was the apparent odd man out upon the return of Cordero and outfielder Wil Myers.

Cordero saw Dr. Neal ElAttrach on Tuesday after feeling something in his elbow while taking a swing Sunday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic San Diego reports.

Cordero (forearm) was not in the lineup for Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Cordero (forearm) went 0-for-4 in a rehab start with Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

Cordero (forearm) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso.

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San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero (forearm) is scheduled to start a rehab assignment Wednesday in Triple-A El Paso. Cordero took batting practice on Tuesday, and barring any setbacks, he appears on the road to recovery. He's been on the disabled list since May 27 with forearm soreness. Despite a 36 percent strikeout rate suppressing his batting average, Cordero has been an exciting player this season, slashing .237/.307/.439 with seven homers and five steals in 154 plate appearances. Once activated, Cordero will return to a crowded outfield situation in San Diego. He'll likely slide into a platoon role but could reassert himself as an everyday player if he performs. Cordero's upside is worth a speculative stash in deep and NL-only leagues, but owners should be mindful of potential limited opportunities.

Cordero (forearm) could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso as soon as Wednesday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic San Diego reports.

Cordero (forearm) resumed swinging a bat over the weekend, Bill Center of MLB.com reports.

Cordero was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday with a right forearm strain.

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The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Franchy Cordero on the disabled list Sunday with right forearm soreness. Cordero had been playing through the injury but Padres brass saw enough in how it affected his swing to shut him down. The forearm issue doesn't sound overly serious and Cordero is expected to take five or six days off before picking up a bat again. The exciting rookie has seven home runs and five steals in 39 games but his slash has dipped to .237/.307/.439. He only had four hits in his last 28 at-bats (.143) with 13 strikeouts. For rosters with room for an injury stash, Cordero could be worth a speculative pickup. The Padres will activate outfielder Hunter Renfroe (elbow) from the disabled list to replace Cordero. Renfroe will play a platoon role with the Friars four other outfielders.

Cordero will be placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with forearm soreness, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Cordero is not in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

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San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero crushed his seventh home run Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals. The 449-foot bomb was his first in May. Cordero has only six hits in his last 10 games, but the rookie has held his own this season slashing 252/.319/.466. He also has five steals to pair with the long balls. Cordero still has issues with strikeouts (35 percent) but hits the ball extremely hard (97.3 mph FB/LD exit velocity) and has been playing regularly for the Padres. Remarkably, Tuesday's blast was only his fourth-longest this season. The homers and steals should keep coming and Cordero is worth a roster spot in 12-plus team leagues.

Cordero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Nationals.

Cordero (undisclosed) is in the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.

Cordero sat out for the second straight game with an undisclosed injury, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Cordero is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.

Cordero is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

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San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero recorded three knocks in four at-bats Thursday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cordero nearly tied the game with a deep fly ball in the ninth inning, but outfielder Marcell Ozuna tracked it down. Cordero has eight hits in his last five games (.421 average) and continues his development into an all-around hitter. Each of his singles Thursday night were sprayed to different parts of the yard. For the season, Cordero is slashing .281/.349/.500 with six homers, 14 runs, 15 RBI and four steals in 107 plate appearances. He's improved his BB/K ratio from 0.14 last season to 0.29. Cordero makes extremely hard contact and bats in the heart of the Padres lineup. He could be a useful fantasy asset in all leagues if he keeps the strikeouts down.

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San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero is making progress on drawing more walks and striking out less. Since April 28, Cordero has lowered his strikeout rate from 38% to 33%. Of his ten total walks, seven have come in the last seven games. Cordero is 13th in the majors with a 94.0 MPH average exit velocity and has crushed six homers in 96 plate appearances this season. The newfound patience has boosted his slash to a respectable .271/.347/.518. Slated for a part-time role this offseason, Cordero is forcing his name into the lineup each day and batting between third and fifth. Even when outfielder Wil Myers (oblique) returns, Cordero would arguably be the second man on the outfield depth chart. At the least, he should see regular at-bats against right-handed pitching (.920 OPS). If he continues the healthy BB/K trends, Cordero could become a palatable points league candidate along with standard leagues.

Cordero singled three times in four at-bats and drove home a run in the Padres' 3-0 win over the Dodgers on Sunday.

Cordero went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 12-2 win over the Mets.

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San Diego Padres manager Andy Green believes outfielder Franchy Cordero has earned more playing time. "He's going to play a lot," Green stated about Cordero, who launched his fifth homer Friday night against the New York Mets. The Padres bats have gone quiet recently but Cordero has hit .304 over his last six games with three dingers and six RBI. Amongst the major league leaders in exit velocity (96.1 MPH) and hard-hit rate (61%), Cordero has forced his way into the San Diego lineup and arguably supplanted outfielder Manuel Margot as the regular center fielder. Cordero still struggles with left-handed pitching and strikes out at an absurd 38% clip, but he's increasingly becoming a more attractive fantasy asset. Outside of points leagues, owners should find his power-speed combination useful and he's especially stream-worthy against right-handers (.915 OPS).

Cordero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Mets.

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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.