Padres' Dusty Coleman: Optioned to Triple-A

Coleman was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

He will be back up when rosters expand in September, but the Padres needed immediate bullpen help, so Miguel Diaz was activated from the 60-day DL. Once he is recalled, Coleman should operate as a reserve middle infielder. He hit .227/.268/.455 with four home runs, one steal and an absurd 46.5 percent strikeout rate prior to his demotion, although he is considered one of the team's best defensive infielders.