Despite the fact that contract extension talks are on hold, the padres have no intention of trading Chase Headley.
Headley has remained firm in his stance that he doesn't want to discuss a contract extension during the season, but that hasn't caused the Padres to panic. He won't become a free agent until after the 2014 season, so there is still plenty of time for the two sides to work out an agreement, and no reason for the Padres to be in a hurry to deal away their best player.

Chase Headley extended his hitting streak to 11 games Monday, going 2-for-4 with an RBI double in a win over the Marlins.
Headley got off to a bit of a slow start after returning from the disabled list, but he's been red-hot of late, batting .381 with two longballs and seven RBI during his hitting streak. He'll continue to be a nice fantasy option at the hot corner.

Chase Headley hit his third home run of the season but the Padres lost to the Cubs on Wednesday.
Headley had two of the three hits allowed on the evening by Cubs starter Scott Feldman, including the big fly in the ninth inning. Headley now has three home runs in 13 games since returning from the disabled list. The third baseman had a career-high 31 jacks in 2012.

Chase Headley went 3-for-3 with two doubles and a home run in Sunday's over the Giants.
Headley, Nick Hundley and Alexi Amarista all homered off Ryan Vogelsong. It was a long overdue performance from Headley, who hasn't looked very good since returning from the DL. He'll look to carry his momentum into next week in a three-game series with the Cubs.

Chase Headley hit his first home run of the season Friday against the Giants.
Headley actually drove in both runs for the Padres on the night, as he had a sacrifice fly in the top of the first inning. He has hit safely in both games since coming off the disabled list. We're skeptical about whether he'll be able to match the power he showed last season, but the new dimensions at PETCO Park will help his chances.

Padres activated 3B Chase Headley from the 15-day disabled list.
Headley missed the first 14 games of the season with a fracture in the top of his left thumb. He'll face Clayton Kershaw in his first game back, but he's a must-start in fantasy leagues. Jedd Gyorko will now serve as the Padres' primary second baseman.

Chase Headley (thumb) is scheduled to return from the disabled list on Wednesday.
Some reports had suggested that Headley might be activated on Tuesday, but he's going to play in one final rehab game instead. The 28-year-old third baseman will be a must-start in fantasy leagues once he is activated.

Chase Headley (thumb) could be activated from the disabled list as soon as Tuesday.
Headley went 1-for-3 with a double in his first rehab game Friday, and his thumb felt fine on a broken-bat jam shot and a ball that went off the end of his bat. The third baseman said the appearance "couldn't have gone better." Headley needs to test out the thumb on defense, which he will do on Sunday and likely Monday. If he passes that test, he could be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Chase Headley (thumb) went 1-for-3 with a double in his first rehab game with High-A Lake Elsinore on Friday.
Headley served as the designated hitter in the game, as his thumb is still a little sore when he closes his glove, so isn't ready to play the field just yet. It's uncertain how many games he'll need on his rehab assignment, but all signs point to him returning to the Padres' lineup in a week or so.

Chase Headley (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Lake Elsinore on Friday.
He'll be a designated hitter initially during the rehab assignment, as Headley doesn't have any issues with his left thumb when he hits but is still a little sore when he closes his glove. The Padres haven't said how many rehab games he needs, but he seems likely to be ready in a week or so. He'll obviously be a welcome addition to the lineup, especially with Carlos Quentin facing a suspension.

MLB.com's Corey Brock predicts that Chase Headley (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment on Sunday.
Headley doesn't have any issues with his left thumb when he hits, but it's still a little sore when he closes his glove. It's not clear how long the rehab assignment will be, but it's looking very likely that we'll see Headley before the end of the month.

Chase Headley (thumb) took batting practice from both sides of the plate Wednesday.
The Padres will map out Headley's rehab schedule soon. "I don't think we're a long way off," manager Bud Black said. Black said Tuesday that Headley should return towards the front-end of the 4-6 week timetable that was established, so it's looking likely that he'll be back before the end of the month.

Chase Headley (thumb) hit off a tee, played flip in the batting cage and took some ground balls prior to Tuesday's game.
Headley was cleared for all the drills after a stress test revealed that the third baseman's left thumb is healing as scheduled. "It's healing like it's supposed to," Headley said. "It feels good. [The team doctors] said that I can do as much or little as I want without pain." Manager Bud Black added that he was "really optimistic the four to six week guideline the doctors put on this might actually be closer to four." By that calculation, it sounds like Headley could possibly be ready before the end of the month.

Chase Headley (thumb) took soft ground balls Monday.
The injured third baseman has also been lifting weights and taking one-handed swings in a batting cage. He has a checkup with doctors next Monday and is hoping to be cleared for higher-intensity workouts. "There are a lot of things I can do," Headley said Monday morning. "When I'm cleared for baseball activity, I want to hit the ground running." He's expected be ready in early May.

An X-ray on Chase Headley's injured left thumb show no movement in his bone.
While this is good news, it was still too early to show any healing. Headley suffered a small fracture on the tip of his left thumb on March 17 and is expected to miss the first month of the season.

Chase Headley (thumb) said there's a chance he could take some one-handed swings in the batting cage this week.
Headley will likely have an MRI on Monday before being cleared for any hitting activities. The Padres expect him to miss 4-6 weeks with the injury, so he can probably be safely ruled out for all of April. Logan Forsythe (foot) figures to see the majority of playing time at third base to start the season.

Chase Headley doesn't have any tendon or ligament damage in his left thumb.
Headley was diagnosed Monday with a small fracture on the tip of his left thumb. While it's nice to hear that it's not anything more than that, he could miss as much as 4-6 weeks.

Padres general manager Josh Byrnes said a four-week absence for Chase Headley (thumb) is "optimistic," with the timetable for the third baseman ranging from 4-6 weeks.

Chase Headley will miss a month of action after being diagnosed with a small fracture in his left thumb.
A tough break -- no pun intended -- for the Padres. Headley will not require surgery but figures to miss most, if not all, of April. Jedd Gyorko was expected to break camp as the club's Opening Day second baseman, but it's possible he'll now cover third base until Headley is ready. The Padres could also use Logan Forsythe or James Darnell at the hot corner.

Chase Headley has left Padres camp in Arizona and returned to San Diego to see a hand specialist.
That's probably not a good sign. Headley jammed his left thumb Sunday in a Cactus League game while trying to break up a double play. The Padres should provide an update by Tuesday morning on the 28-year-old third baseman.

Padres manager Bud Black said late Sunday that Chase Headley (thumb) might be out for Opening Day.
Headley jammed his left thumb Sunday while trying to break up a double play in a Cactus League game. "We're going to have some studies done, X-rays and maybe some other scans," Black said Sunday night. "He's a very important player for us. "We're hoping for the best."

Chase Headley left Sunday's Cactus League game with a jammed left thumb.

If USA advances to the final round of the World Baseball Classic, Chase Headley will take David Wright's (ribs) spot on the roster.
Most speculated that it would either be Headley or David Freese, and with Headley already in California (and the final round being played in San Francisco), he's the obvious choice. "This has always been a dream to play for Team USA," Headley said. It's a shame Wright won't be able to shoot for sole possession of the WBC RBI record, but USA won't lose much at third base. Willie Bloomquist or Ben Zobrist will start at the hot corner in Friday's elimination game against Puerto Rico.

Chase Headley said he's not "on the same page" with the Padres regarding a contract extension and there are currently no plans to re-engage in talks.
Headley wants to remain in San Diego "all things being equal," but extension talks didn't go well when they were first broached earlier this winter, and it doesn't sound like the two sides will be talking again anytime soon. "We talked about a long-term contract briefly at the start of these negotiations," said Headley. "It was a quick discussion. We weren't on the same page right from the start. This close to free agency, it has to be a good deal for us. You can't sacrifice what's fair." Headley, who is slated for free agency after the 2014 season, avoided arbitration with the Padres by agreeing to a $8.575 million deal on Wednesday.

Padres and 3B Chase Headley avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $8.575 million contract.
Headley requested $10.3 million with the Padres countering at $7.075 million when figures were exchanged earlier this month. It's a well-earned raise for the 28-year-old third baseman, who finished fifth in the NL MVP voting in 2012 after hitting .286 with 31 home runs and 115 RBI. Headley also earned his first Gold Glove.

Chase Headley requested $10.3 million and was offered $7.075 million from the Padres when arbitration figures were exchanged Friday.
That's a pretty big gulf between the two sides, so it will be interesting to see whether they can get something done before a hearing. Headley earned $3.475 million last season, but he's seeking a big raise after finishing fifth in the NL MVP balloting and winning the NL Gold Glove Award at third base.