PLAYING TIME: Padres give up on Volquez

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Padres | Edinson Vólquez cut
The San Diego Padres have designated SP Edinson Vólquez for assignment.  Source: MLB.com
 
BHQ take: The Volquez disaster has picked up steam in the 2H, as suggested by the 6.98/4.80 ERA/xERA combo. Given that he can no longer to be counted on to eat innings, the Padres are washing their hands of this free-agent-to-be. No word yet as to who will replace Volquez in the rotation, given that reliever Brad Brach has been recalled for the open roster spot. But guessing along with the Padres, it could be Tim Stauffer, who had his longest and best...

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