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Solarte (hamstring) is close to starting a rehab assignment, Bill Center of Padres.com reports.

Solarte, who suffered a strained right hamstring in early April, has been progressing steadily in his rehab the past two weeks -- playing catch, running, and taking batting practice. This past weekend, the 28-year-old began participating in extended spring training games, another positive move forward. The final step in his recovery is a rehab assignment, which he could begin by the end of the week. If the third basemen can complete his rehab assignment with no setbacks, he could return to the Padres lineup by early next week and would likely replace Brett Wallace at the hot corner.

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