Padres Option Jesse Hahn And Call Up Jace Peterson From Triple-A

Jul 11, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starter

(45) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

It is being reported by Friarwire.com that Padres talented starter Jesse Hahn has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso with the team calling back up infielder Jace Peterson.

Hahn was outstanding again last night for the Padres pitching  six innings allowing one run on three hits for his fifth win of the year. Since being called up in early June, he has been sensational posting a 5-2 record, 2.21 ERA with 47 strikeouts.

This is Peterson’s third time being called up from El Paso. He has struggled previously hitting .100 with only two stolen bases.

According to manager Bud Black,  Hahn will get a breather and get some work in at El Paso, but there is a limit to the innings he’ll throw this year. Hahn threw almost 70 innings last year, and the Padres won’t double that this year. Hahn will get in a game in the minors for a shortened start for endurance before making his return to the Padres.

However, with Peterson’s call up, he is giving the Padres another option off the bench, but it could also mean the Padres’ might have a deal in the works with a team for third baseman Chase Headley whose seen his average rise thirty points and trade value increase.