Walding announced his retirement from baseball Friday.
Walding signed a minor-league deal with the Padres on Tuesday and will convert to catcher, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Walding cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Walding was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Tuesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Walding was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.
Walding was recalled by the Phillies on Saturday.
The Phillies optioned Walding to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.
Walding was recalled by the Phillies on Saturday.
Walding was named the International League Player of the Month on Monday.
Walding was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to Wednesday's matchup with the Dodgers, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.