There are some in the Padres organization who believe Nick Hundley will develop into the club's catcher of the future, even if the 24-year-old was hitting only . 

The Arizona Diamondbacks have held onto first place for almost half the season, but that run could be coming to an end. 

For five dominating innings, Cha Seung Baek looked as if he might become the first San Diego Padre to throw a no-hitter. 

For five dominating innings, Cha Seung Baek looked as if he might become the first San Diego Padre to throw a no-hitter. 

For five dominating innings, Cha Seung Baek looked as if he might become the first San Diego Padre to throw a no-hitter. 

Adrian Gonzalez shrugs off the All-Star-caliber numbers he's putting up with the San Diego Padres. 

San Diego catcher Michael Barrett will require surgery for facial fractures and may be out six weeks. 

Adrian Gonzalez shrugs off the All-Star-caliber numbers he's putting up with the San Diego Padres. 

Michael Barrett will require surgery for the broken nose he suffered Wednesday night in Denver, when he was struck in the face by a foul ball off his own bat. 

--C Nick Hundley, 24, will join the Padres in Arizona when Michael Barrett is placed on the disabled list. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Michael Barrett (broken nose, multiple facial fractures) left the July 2 game after fouling a ball off his own nose. 

Padres catcher Michael Barrett returned to San Diego and was examined at Scripps Clinic on Thursday, a day after fouling a ball off his face at Colorado. 

Getting back to . 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Michael Barrett (possible fractured nose) left the July 2 game after fouling a ball off his own nose. 

The Padres' already tenuous catching situation suffered a major blow Wednesday night at Coors Field.