He'll replace Rod Barajas, who has been a part of the Padres' coaching staff since October of 2018. Cervelli announced his retirement last fall after a 13-year playing career. 

Still only 34 years old, Cervelli might perhaps have a few more years left in him if it weren't for the concussion issues that have followed him for much of the back half of his career. When he's been able to stay on the field he's still proven to be a productive hitter, posting an .808 OPS in 16 games with the Marlins this year. Cervelli finishes his MLB career as a .268/.358/.382 hitter in 13 seasons, playing for four different organizations across his 730 games.

Cervelli is done for the remainder of the 2020 regular season due to lingering concussion symptoms. 

It's scary given Cervelli's history of concussions. Brian Navarreto has replaced him on the roster.