

Christian Villanueva 4 3B
El Paso Chihuahuas
- Triple-A | Pacific Coast League
- MLB Parent Club: San Diego Padres

- Status: Assigned to New Team/Level
- Full Name: Christian Villanueva
- Age: 29 (June 19, 1991)
- Birthplace: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
- Bats/Throws: R/R Ht: 5' 11" Wt: 210
- MLB Debut: 09/18/2017

Christian Villanueva Career Stats
Christian Villanueva News
- Tatis, hurlers forecast sunny days in San Diego
- Marlins' Lee highlights Players of the Week
- Villanueva, Carpenter named Player, Pitcher of the Week
- Villanueva clubs two more blasts for El Paso
- TinCaps' Tatis highlights Players of the Week
- Villanueva, Font tabbed week's best
- Chihuahuas' Villanueva continues May surge
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November 21, 2018 | San Diego Padres released 3B Christian Villanueva. |
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November 20, 2018 | San Diego Padres designated 3B Christian Villanueva for assignment. |
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October 2, 2018 | San Diego Padres activated 3B Christian Villanueva from the 10-day disabled list. |
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August 23, 2018 | San Diego Padres placed 3B Christian Villanueva on the 10-day disabled list. Fractured right middle finger. |
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September 18, 2017 | San Diego Padres selected the contract of 3B Christian Villanueva from El Paso Chihuahuas. |
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May 4, 2017 | El Paso Chihuahuas activated 3B Christian Villanueva from the 7-day disabled list. |
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April 6, 2017 | El Paso Chihuahuas placed 3B Christian Villanueva on the 7-day disabled list. |
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December 21, 2016 | 3B Christian Villanueva assigned to El Paso Chihuahuas. |
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December 12, 2016 | San Diego Padres signed free agent 3B Christian Villanueva to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
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December 2, 2016 | 3B Christian Villanueva elected free agency. |
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November 7, 2016 | Chicago Cubs activated 3B Christian Villanueva from the 60-day disabled list. |
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May 3, 2016 | Chicago Cubs transferred 3B Christian Villanueva from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Fractured right fibula |
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April 3, 2016 | Chicago Cubs placed 3B Christian Villanueva on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 25, 2016. Fractured right fibula |
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October 22, 2015 | Chicago Cubs activated 3B Christian Villanueva. |
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October 5, 2015 | Chicago Cubs recalled 3B Christian Villanueva from Iowa Cubs. |
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April 17, 2015 | 3B Christian Villanueva assigned to Iowa Cubs from Tennessee Smokies. |
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April 6, 2015 | 3B Christian Villanueva assigned to Tennessee Smokies from Iowa Cubs. |
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March 16, 2015 | Chicago Cubs optioned 3B Christian Villanueva to Iowa Cubs. |
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September 29, 2014 | Chicago Cubs recalled Christian Villanueva from Tennessee Smokies. |
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July 8, 2014 | Tennessee Smokies activated 3B Christian Villanueva from the 7-day disabled list. |
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July 2, 2014 | Tennessee Smokies placed 3B Christian Villanueva on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to June 30, 2014. |
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June 19, 2014 | 3B Christian Villanueva assigned to Tennessee Smokies from Iowa Cubs. |
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March 18, 2014 | Chicago Cubs optioned 3B Christian Villanueva to Iowa Cubs. |
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September 30, 2013 | Chicago Cubs recalled Christian Villanueva from Tennessee Smokies. |
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March 15, 2013 | Chicago Cubs optioned Christian Villanueva to Tennessee Smokies. |
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November 20, 2012 | Chicago Cubs selected the contract of Christian Villanueva from Daytona Cubs. |
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July 31, 2012 | Chicago Cubs traded RHP Ryan Dempster to Texas Rangers for RHP Kyle Hendricks and 3B Christian Villanueva. |
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July 31, 2012 | Christian Villanueva assigned to Daytona Cubs. |
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March 30, 2012 | Christian Villanueva assigned to Myrtle Beach Pelicans from Hickory Crawdads. |
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March 29, 2012 | 3B Christian Villanueva assigned to Texas Rangers. |
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April 5, 2011 | Christian Villanueva assigned to Hickory Crawdads from AZL Rangers. |
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June 21, 2010 | Christian Villanueva assigned to AZL Rangers. |
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May 31, 2009 | 3B Christian Villanueva assigned to DSL Rangers2. |
Christian Villanueva Awards and Honors
Christian Villanueva 4 3B

- Full Name: Christian Villanueva
- Born: June 19, 1991
- Age: 29
- Birthplace: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 210
- MLB Debut: 09/18/2017
Acquired by the Chicago Cubs with pitcher Kyle Hendricks from the Texas Rangers for pitcher Ryan Dempster on July 31, 2012. ... Ranked as the Cubs' No. 8 prospect by MLB.com entering the 2013 season. ... Signed by the Rangers as a non-drafted free agent on Aug. 17, 2008.