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By Nick Fustor

Mar 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Yangervis Solarte (26) throws the ball to first base during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Yangervis Solarte (26) throws the ball to first base during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Yangervis Solarte and Tyson Ross Headed to Disabled List

Tyson Ross joins Yangervis Solarte as the second Padre headed to the DL this week.  Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Tyson Ross joins Yangervis Solarte as the second Padre headed to the DL this week.  Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

San Diego Padres third baseman Yangervis Solarte was sent to the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring injury, per Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune via MLB Trade Rumors.  The team also announced starting pitcher Tyson Ross was placed on he 15-day DL due to inflammation in his right shoulder, retroactive to Tuesday, according to ESPN.com.

Utility man Alexi Amarista was called up to take Solarte’s roster spot, while right-handed reliever Brad Hand – who the team claimed off waivers earlier this week – will join the team for Ross.

After battling with infielders Jemile Weeks and Adam Rosales for a spot with on the major league roster during spring training, Amarista will once again have the chance to prove himself worthy of a major league job.  Amarista struggled in 115 games with San Diego last season, as he struggled to hit .204 with a .544 OPS.  At 27, it’s unlikely he’ll make any significant improvements this season that warrant extended action with the big league club.

Despite limited action this season, Solarte had played well as he hit .375/.474/.563 with 4 RBI in 19 plate appearances.  He’ll rejoin the team in short order and working his way to being one of the Padres top offensive contributors.

On the pitching side of things, the Ross injury is a major blow to a Padres team dependent on the strength of its rotation.  Ross has been the team’s ace over the past two seasons, as he made the All-Star team in 2014 and followed it up with a 3.26 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP in 2015.

Lefty Robbie Erlin will take Ross’ spot in the rotation, while Hand will provide extra bullpen depth.  In three starts with the team last season, Erlin posted a 4.76 ERA and struggled during his time in Triple-A El Paso.  Hand also struggled last season with the Miami Marlins with a 5.30 ERA in 93.1 IP, but could find success in the spacious Petco Park.

Padres manager Andy Green said the Ross move was precautionary and he should return within the next month or so.

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