The Padres are hoping that Cordero's injury troubles are behind him following successful stints in the Dominican Winter League and spring training, Bill Center of FriarWire reports.

Cordero "appears to be a lock" to win an Opening Day roster spot as the Padres' fourth outfielder whenever baseball resumes, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Cordero (quadriceps) made his debut in the Dominican Winter League on Tuesday, going 2-for-5 with two runs scored while playing for Leones del Escogido, Bill Center of MLB.com reports.

Cordero's quadriceps injury hasn't healed as quickly as the Padres had hoped, and he's unlikely to return this season, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Cordero (quadriceps) has just two hits while whiffing six times in 13 at-bats since restarting a minor-league rehab assignment.

Cordero (quadriceps) is serving as the designated hitter in an Arizona League game Friday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Manager Andy Green said Thursday that Cordero (quadriceps) could return from the 60-day injured list around mid-September in a best-case scenario, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Cordero's quadriceps injury is considered serious, and the Padres don't expect him to return before the start of September, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Cordero (leg) underwent an MRI on Monday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Cordero was moved to the 60-day injured list Monday.

Cordero exited Wednesday's rehab game with Triple-A El Paso due to a left quadriceps injury, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Cordero (elbow) left a rehab game Wednesday with Triple-A El Paso with a left leg injury, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Cordero (elbow) went 1-for-4 in Monday's game with Triple-A El Paso and is now batting .214/.298/.452 with 18 strikeouts through 10 rehab games (42 at-bats).

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

Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune told Jon Schaeffer of XTRA 1360 on Wednesday that the Padres are hoping to get Cordero (elbow) back "very soon."

Cordero was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Cordero (elbow) is not starting Sunday against the Cardinals but is available off the bench, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Cordero was pulled from Saturday's win over the Cardinals due to a sore right elbow, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Cordero went 1-for-2 with an RBI double in Monday's Cactus League win over the Indians.

Cordero (elbow) will make his 2018 winter league debut with Leones del Escogido on Tuesday.

Cordero (elbow) played catch prior to Friday's game Friday against the Rockies, Katie Woo of MLB.com reports.

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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.

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.

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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 (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.

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

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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 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).