Pads get INF Gonzalez from Nats for Davis

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - The San Diego Padres have acquired infielder Alberto Gonzalez from the Washington Nationals for right-hander Erik Davis and cash.

Gonzalez is expected to give the Padres infield depth. He made 37 starts last year, including 17 at shortstop and 10 at second base. He hit .247 with five RBIs in 114 games last season.

Davis combined to go 14-3 with a 3.52 ERA in 27 games started between Single-A Lake Elsinore, Double-A San Antonio and Triple-A Portland last season.

The Padres also placed outfielder Mike Baxter on the 60-day disabled list. He had surgery last week to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb.