Liriano is out of the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Seth Smith will move over to right field Friday as Liriano sits for just the second time since his Aug. 10 promotion. Liriano is 7-for-29 with a homer, four RBI and six walks versus eight strikeouts to begin his big league career, and the Padres figure to continue giving him near-everyday time over the remainder of the season.

Liriano went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two runs Wenesday in a 4-1 win over the Dodgers.

The double was Liriano's first of his career and only his second extra base hit. The rookie has shown a lot of patience at the plate in his first big league stint as witnessed by his six walks in 34 plate appearances and .412 OBP.

Liriano is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Liriano has made six straight starts for the Padres, but will take a seat Sunday in favor of Will Venable. With tough righty Adam Wainwright on the mound for the opposing Cardinals, the timing seemed right to give the rookie a day off.

Liriano crushed a two-run homer -- the first of his career -- in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Rockies.

Liriano absolutely demolished Tyler Matzek's offering in the fourth inning, as his blast to deep left field landed in the top deck of the warehouse beyond the Petco Park fence. The young outfielder's raw power has been evident in the minor league ranks even if it hasn't translated to high home run totals just yet, creating hope that Liriano may someday emerge as a viable middle-of-the-order bat for the Padres. While those hopes aren't likely to materialize over the final month and a half, the rebuilding team will likely give Liriano regular playing time as he attempts to stake his claim to an everyday role in 2015.

Liriano will earn near-regular playing time during the season's final month and a half, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

After his call-up, Liriano made his presence felt both at the plate and in the field Monday. Despite going 0-for-2, he contributed a sacrifice fly during the one-run victory as well as a crouching catch of a liner that he lost in the lights for a time in right field. Expect him to switch between the corner outfield spots as the season continues onward.

Liriano went 0-for-2 with a sac fly in his major league debut Monday versus the Rockies.

Liriano, weighing in at 230 pounds, has drawn comparisons to Yasiel Puig of the Dodgers for his size and power/arm package. The outfielder hit .291/.362/.473 with 14 home runs and 20 stolen bases across two minor league levels prior to his call-up.

Liriano will start in right field and bat seventh in his major league debut Monday vs. the Rockies.

Generally viewed as one of the Padres' top hitting prospects, Liriano figures to see liberal usage for as long as he sticks with the big club. The 23-year-old went homerless during his 16-game stay at Triple-A, but hit a sizzling .452/.521/.661 to earn the promotion. He's shown some speed to accompany his moderate power during his time in the minors, making him worthy of a look in NL-only formats at this time.

Liriano will be promoted to the majors Monday, MLB.com's Corey Brock reports.

Liriano reached the Triple-A level for the first time in late May, but he ensured his stay there was brief by posting a 1.220 OPS over 16 games. With the Padres out of the playoff race, Liriano figures to play most days the rest of the way as long as he hits respectably.

Liriano, 23, has been white-hot since joining Triple-A El Paso, slashing .462/.533/.654 with 11 RBI and three steals through 13 games.

Liriano is making a strong case for a September call-up with this recent surge. Regardless, he should vie for a starting outfield job as early as next season. The current Padres outfield features Will Venable, Tommy Medica and Seth Smith.

Padres outfield prospect Rymer Liriano went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk for Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Liriano has been on fire over his first six games in the Pacific Coast League, going 11-for-23 with three doubles. He has the potential to go 20/20 while hitting .280, and could see time in San Diego as soon as the beginning of 2015.

Padres prospect outfielder Rymer Liriano went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a walk in his first game with Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Liriano hit .264/.335/.442 with 20 doubles, two triples, and 14 home runs over 99 games with Double-A San Antonio. He has a right-fielder's profile and appears to have shaken off the rust after missing all of 2013 after having Tommy John surgery. Liriano has a career high in home runs (his previous high was 12), so this could be the beginning of his tapping into his power potential. San Diego seems like they are undergoing a full rebuilding effort, and Liriano is one of the prospects who could see time in the majors in the near future.

Padres outfield prospect Rymer Liriano went 3-for-6 with two home runs for Double-A San Antonio on Wednesday, bringing his season line to .262/.329/.517 with Texas League-leading nine home runs.

Liriano's day also included two strikeouts, encapsulating his skill set - big power, too much swing and miss. He has 42 strikeouts in 161 plate appearances, so he will need to improve his pitch selection if he is to be successful at higher levels.

Padres prospect OF Rymer Liriano was 2-for-4 with a solo home run on Thursday for Double-A San Antonio.

Liriano missed the entire 2013 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, so it wasn't surprising to see him bat only .208 in his first 20 games to open the season. However, the 22-year-old has started to settle in at the dish over the last two weeks, highlighted by a 1.114 OPS and five home runs in last 44 plate appearances. Overall, Liriano is batting .248/.315/.479 through 31 games, with 13 extra-base hits (six home runs), five steals and a 31/12 strikeout-to-walk ratio. The combination of Liriano's spot on the 40-man roster and the Padres' offensive struggles should get him a look in the major leagues at some point this season.

Padres outfield prospect Rymer Liriano hit his first home run of the 2014 regular season on Monday night for Double-A San Antonio.

He missed all of 2013 after undergoing Tommy John surgery, but he is still nearly a year younger than the average player in Double-A. He is hitting .205/.279/.385 through the season's first ten games, but he has the potential to hit 20 home runs and steal 20 bases while hitting .280 and playing a solid right field.

Padres prospect OF Rymer Liriano connected for his first spring home run on Wednesday, a two-run shot, in the Padres 12-7 loss to the Indians.

Liriano missed the entire 2013 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, but he's quickly making up for the lost time with a solid spring campaign. The 22-year-old has appeared in 14 games so far and is batting .273 (6-for-22) with two doubles, one home run and three RBI. In 2012, Liriano batted .280/.350/.417 with eight home runs, 61 RBI and 32 stolen bases in 127 games between High-A Lake Elsinore and Double-A San Antonio.

Padres prospect outfielder Rymer Liriano (elbow) has "no limitations" this spring.

Liriano missed the entire 2013 season following Tommy John surgery, but he's back to 100 percent and figures to begin the year at either Double-A San Antonio or Triple-A El Paso. The 22-year-old has a legitimate chance of climbing to the majors before the end of the season. Liriano batted .280/.350/.417 with eight home runs, 61 RBI and 32 stolen bases in 127 games in 2012 between High-A Lake Elsinore and Double-A San Antonio.

Corey Brock of MLB.com reports that Rymer Liriano (elbow) is currently playing winter ball and should be fully healthy and ready to go for spring training.

The 22-year-old outfielder slashed .280/.350/.417 with eight homers, 61 RBI and 32 steals in 127 games between High-A Lake Elsinore and Double-A San Antonio in 2012, then missed the entire 2013 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery. An intriguing blend of power and speed, he could crack the Padres outfield at some point during the 2014 season.

Padres optioned OF Rymer Liriano and LHP Jose De Paula to Double-A San Antonio.

Neither cut is a surprise. Liriano will miss the 2013 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, while De Paula isn't close to being big league-ready.

Corey Brock of MLB.com reports that Rymer Liriano will miss the 2013 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

It's a tough break for the toolsy prospect. The Padres are hopeful he can swing a bat in six months and perhaps play in the Arizona Fall League and Dominican Winter League. Liriano, 21, was added to the 40-man roster over the offseason after batting .280/.350/.417 with eight homers and 32 steals between High- and Double-A.

Padres recalled OF Rymer Liriano from Double-A San Antonio.

Liriano, 21, is one of the toolsier prospects in baseball but has yet to put it together consistently in the minors. He batted .280/.350/.417 with eight homers and 32 steals between High- and Double-A this season.