Azocar will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game versus St. Louis.

Padres manager Mike Shildt said last week that Azocar will get a shot in spring training to play center field, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

San Diego recalled Azocar from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Azocar was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Friday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Azocar went 1-for-3 with a run, two RBI and a stolen base Sunday in a loss to the Yankees.

San Diego activated Azocar (elbow) off the 15-day injured list Saturday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Azocar (elbow) was cleared Friday to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

An MRI on Azocar's injured left elbow revealed no damage, and the outfielder is hoping that an injection and rest will allow him to resume baseball activities, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Azocar was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 3, with left elbow inflammation.

Azocar went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in a 5-3 win over the Cubs on Wednesday.