 Former Ems 3b James Darnell is one of three former Emeralds involved in Padres' spring training reassignments.
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Right-handed pitcher Simon Castro, top pitching prospect in the Padres organization, started 15 games for the Emeralds in 2008. He went 2-3 with a 3.99 ERA allowing 54 hits, 29 walks and striking out 64. He spent 2009 with the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low-A), leading the Midwest League in strikeouts.
Third baseman James Darnell also spent the 2008 season with the Emeralds after being selected by the Padres in the second round out of South Carolina. In Eugene, Darnell hit .373 with 25 hits, six doubles, one triple and two home runs and 11 RBI. He split the 2009 season with the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low-A) and the Lake Elsinore Storm (High-A).
Selected by the Padres in the fourth round of the 2007 draft, infielder Lance Zawadski played 25 games for the Emeralds in 2007. He hit .272 with 27 hits, four doubles, one triple, two homers and 14 RBI. He spent the majority of the 2008 season with the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low-A) and split the 2009 season with the Lake Elsinore Storm (High-A) and the San Antonio Missions (Double-A).
Right-handed pitcher Wynn Pelzer was also reassigned to the Padres' minor league camp. Additionally, outfielder Chad Huffman was optioned to Triple-A Portland.
With the recent moves the Padres now have 42 players in Major League camp, including 35 players from the 40-man roster and seven non-roster invitees.
