By Friar Wire

The team announced today that they have made the following roster moves:

Selected C Austin Hedges from Triple-A El Paso

Hedges 2015 and career minor league stats.

Making his first Major League appearance with his first Big League call-up.

Will wear uniform number 18.

Originally signed by the Padres as a second-round selection in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft.

Rated by Baseball America as the №4 prospect in the Padres organization heading into this season.

His .324 average with El Paso this season ranked fourth-best among catchers in the Pacific Coast League, while his .914 OPS ranked third-best among PCL catchers.

Designated C Wil Nieves for assignment.