Spence, 24, was the Padres 9th round pick in 2010 and made his ML debut the next year. Spence had a solid 2011 campaign, when he posted a 2.73 ERA in 40 games. He spent most of 2012 in AAA.

May 11, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Josh Spence (44) delivers to the plate during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Padres 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE

The loss of Spence does not come as a surprise. He is young, cheap and left-handed. Left-handed hitters are hitting just .158 off of Spence in his short Major League career. It would not be surprising to see Spence crack the Yankees roster on Opening Day.

Spence, 24, spent most of the year at AAA for the Padres, going 4-2, with a 4.20 ERA. He had a 4.35 ERA in 11 games for the big-league Padres this season. Spence had a nice rookie campaign in 2011, when he posted a 2.73 ERA in 40 appearances. I would be surprised if Spence cleared waivers.

May 4, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Josh Spence (44) throws against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-US PRESSWIRE

Tekotte, 25, spent most of the year at AAA, and struggled. He posted a triple-slash line of .243/.284/.402, with 9 HR’s. Tekotte is a career .163 in 49 at-bats for the Padres. He showed promise with a solid year in AA in 2011.

With the moves the Padres now have a full 40-man roster. The Padres will have some interesting decisions to make in the coming weeks.

Las Vegas 11, Tucson 6 (23-51): The T-Pads got off to a fast start, scoring 5 runs in the second, but were done in by the mighty offense of the 51′s. Las Vegas scored 5 in the 7th inning for the win. DH Yasmani Grandal continues to swing a hot bat, as he went 3-4, with 2 doubles, and 3 RBI’s. Grandal is hitting .318 for the year. Top prospect3B Jedd Gyroko went 1-5, and is hitting .313 on the year at AAA. RP Josh Spence took the loss in relief, and he was rocked. Spence recorded just one out, and gave up 5 earned runs. His ERA sits at a bloated 6.87.

March 27, 2012; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Jedd Gyorko (70) shakes hands with third base coach after hitting a two run homerun against the Texas Rangers ib the third inning at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-US PRESSWIRE

San Antonio 8 (2-1), Midland 3: The Missions pounded out 16 hits, including 3 from Texas League All-Star SS Dean Anna(.305) had three hits, and a pair of RBI’s. Top prospect P Keyvius Sampson(5.90 ERA) started, and worked 4 innings, and gave up 2 earned runs in 4 innings. He struggled with his control, as he walked four, but did strikeout 8.

Lake Elsinore 6 (2-0), Lancaster 2: Lake Elsinore got huge performances from 2B Casey McElroy(5-6 in A ball) who went 4-4, and 3B Connor Powers(.242 avg), who homered for a 2nd consecutive game. McElroy was recently promoted from Low-A Fort Wayne. Burch Smith(3.68 ERA) was fantastic for the Storm, as he took a perfect game into the fifth. He finished 5 innings, allowing just one hit.

Fort Wayne 4 (1-0, in 2nd half), Lake County 3: CF Donavan Tate(.200) had a nice game, going 2-5, with a double and RBI. Midwest League All-Star SS Jace Peterson(.278) went 1-3, with two walks. Frank Garces scattered 7 hits over 5 innings, allowing just one run. Garces walked 1, and struck out 3.

Boise 6, Eugene 4 (4-4): Boise scored 5 runs in the first three innings, and held off the Emeralds from there. CF Alberth Martinez(.379) continued to swing a hot bat, going 2-5. The Emeralds only went 1-12 with runners in scoring position. Will Scott(6.30 ERA) struggled, as he gave up 5 earned runs in five innings.