The Padres' lineup lost some thump before Friday's opener against the Rockies, as infielder Jake Cronenworth was placed on the 10-day injured list with a non-displaced right rib fracture that they initially thought to be a bruise.

The Minor Leagues are in full swing with Triple-A circuits two weeks into their seasons and Double-A, High-A and Single-A leagues a week into theirs.

This story was excerpted from AJ Cassavell’s Padres Beat newsletter.

A number of baseball's best prospects broke through on Wednesday after a quiet opening weekend, including a pair of Top 100 prospects at Double-A. A lightning-quick effort at High-A was one for the ages while a Triple-A slugger continues to establish himself as one of the top young power hitters.

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No Jackson Merrill, no Fernando Tatis Jr., no Jake Cronenworth -- no problem for the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.