Kinsler (finger) is out of the lineup for Friday's exhibition game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Kinsler was scratched for Wednesday's spring game due to a jammed finger and is considered day-to-day. It's unsurprising to see the Padres remain cautious with the veteran second baseman with less than two weeks remaining in spring training. Greg Garcia will grab the start at second base Friday.

Kinsler (jammed finger) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

This is hardly a surprised, as the veteran second baseman was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with the injury, and we expect the Padres to be careful with him with Opening Day right around the corner. Luis Urias starts at the keystone in his place.

Kinsler was scratched from Wednesday's spring game against the Angels due to a jammed finger.

EDGE Analysis

Kinsler was removed from the lineup earlier in the day but the reason for his absence was previously unknown. The team currently considers him day-to-day but it wouldn't be surprising for the veteran second baseman to get at least a couple days off to facilitate a clean recovery.

Kinsler was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear if Kinsler is carrying an injury. Greg Garcia takes his place at second base, while Luis Urias remains at shortstop and moves up to the leadoff spot.

Kinsler has emerged as the clear favorite for the leadoff role in the Padres' lineup, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kinsler has led off in all five of his spring training games so far, indicating that manager Andy Green is likely to pencil him in atop the lineup when the season starts. The 36-year-old veteran has had a successful audition for the role, going 6-for-14 with a home run in Cactus League play going into Friday's contest with the Athletics. Kinsler has had success as a leadoff hitter in the past, but he is coming off a season that saw him post a paltry .301 on-base percentage, so he'll have to improve on that number in order to capitalize on the potential boost his value could receive with the presence of Manny Machado.

Kinsler went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a stolen base and two runs scored Thursday against Texas.

EDGE Analysis

Kinsler belted his first home run of camp in the fifth inning over the fence in left field. The 36-year-old second baseman is off to a solid start at the dish, as he's now batting .429 with five RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in spring training games.

Kinsler will start at second base and lead off for the Padres in his Cactus League debut Wednesday versus the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Like many established veterans, Kinsler was withheld from the first several games of spring training while the Padres evaluating some of their younger options in the middle infield. He's now ready to begin his 2019 season in earnest and could find himself atop the order once Opening Day arrives. While the leadoff gig would be a boon for Kinsler's fantasy outlook, he may be forced into a part-time role at some point in 2019 if the Padres are ready to commit to top prospects Luis Urias and Fernando Tatis as their primary middle infielders.

Kinsler inked a two-year, $8 million deal with the Padres on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Rosenthal, the contract includes a club option for a third season. Kinsler will provide San Diego with some depth at the second base position alongside Luis Urias, who made his major-league debut this past September. The club could choose to slide Urias over to shortstop and begin the year with both players manning the middle infield spots, so this will be situation to monitor in spring training. Kinsler earned a World Series ring with the Red Sox in 2018 after being acquired from the Angels before the trade deadline. Across 128 games split between the two teams, he slashed just .240/.301/.380 with 14 home runs, 48 RBI and 16 stolen bases. Kinsler's .681 OPS was the worst mark of his career.

Kinsler is not in the lineup for Game 5 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Sunday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kinsler is just 3-for-21 between the ALCS and the World Series, so he'll once again take a seat on the bench for the start of Game 5. Brock Holt will man the keystone in his stead.

Kinsler is not in the lineup for Game 4 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Saturday, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kinsler has just three hits in the ALCS and World Series combined, so he'll head to the bench for another night off. Brock Holt will pick up the start at second base in his stead.