Padres' Joshua Mears: Elevated to Double-A

The Padres promoted Mears from High-A Fort Wayne to Double-A San Antonio on Tuesday.

He's gone 3-for-13 with a home run and a stolen base through his first three games at San Antonio. Prior to receiving the promotion, the 21-year-old outfielder slashed .223/.304/.511 with 14 long balls in 207 plate appearances in the Midwest League.