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Hedges (concussion) will catch five innings in an Arizona Rookie League game Saturday, Bill Center of MLB.com reports.

Hedges cleared all concussion tests a while back, but lingering effects of the foul ball that hit him in the catcher's mask stuck around to keep him on the shelf longer. It seems like he's nearing a return, however, and if all goes well Saturday, he could slot back into the Padres' lineup for Sunday's series finale.

Hedges (concussion) has rejoined the team but remains on the 7-day concussion disabled list, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

According to Lin, Hedges recently resumed taking swings and his symptoms have subsided to the point where he can rejoin the team. Hedges is eligible to come off the disabled list Tuesday, so the Padres will go with a platoon of Hector Sanchez and Luis Torrens for the next few games.

Hedges was placed on the 7-day concussion disabled list Tuesday.

The 24-year-old missed the past three games due to some lingering issues from when he was hit in the head by a foul ball Friday. He cleared all concussion protocol thus far, but the team wants to play things safe for now by sending him back to San Diego for further testing. Reliever Jose Valdez was summoned from the minors to fill the void on the roster.

Hedges (head) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies.

Hedges seemed nearly ready to return Monday evening, but it appears that he's still not feeling right. He's passed all concussion testing to this point, so it seems like the Padres will be able to deploy him whenever he feels he's ready to go. Luis Torrens will sit behind the dish Tuesday night.

Hedges (head) was scratched from Monday's contest with the Rockies.

Hedges reportedly has cleared all concussion tests, but he apparently still doesn't feel completely right. Consider him day-to-day for the time being. Hector Sanchez will hop behind the plate to replace him, batting cleanup.