Shurmur said quarterbacks Seneca Wallace and Thad Lewis would also play but did not indicate how playing time would be divided.
Packwood is one of the youngest players on the first team, and earning playing time will be a gradual process.
Mattingly wouldn't say if Ethier was now the everyday center fielder or, if he wasn't, how playing time would be split between him and Kemp.
Then an hour before the game, Woodson said he would have a new rule for Kidd when he does play: The most playing time he will get a night is "20 to 25 minutes".
How much time will it take?
How much time will preparation take?
How much time will you be given?
How many times will you use/wear it?
It spells bad news for Ryan Church and Fernando Tatis, whose playing time in the outfield will be cut, and potentially for Marlon Anderson, who, despite his $1.15 million guaranteed contract, may be released to make room.
Chávez, who has been on the disabled list since June 7 with a strained left hamstring, will share playing time in all three positions, Randolph said, but will not challenge for the starting right fielder's job held by Lastings Milledge.
