"Rafael Furcal wasn't in the Dodgers lineup against the San Diego Padres on Saturday night - only this time, it wasn't by design.

Furcal hurt his left wrist on a checked swing earlier in the week in Colorado, Manager Don Mattingly said.

Because Furcal could throw the ball without discomfort, Mattingly sent him to the field at Petco Park to play shortstop when Friday night's suspended game was resumed Saturday afternoon. When Furcal's turn to hit came in the 10th inning, Mattingly replaced Furcal with a pinch-hitter.

Furcal sat out the scheduled Saturday night game, which followed the suspended game.

"It's not going to be a long-term thing," Mattingly said. "Hopefully, he'll be ready to go tomorrow."

Even though the Dodgers have already had two days off, Mattingly had rested Furcal in one previous game as a part of a plan to keep him healthy. Furcal has a history of back problems.

Furcal has a $12-million club option for next year that becomes guaranteed if he makes 600 plate appearances.

Furcal's wrist felt better after the Dodgers' day off Thursday, but the pain returned Friday night."