 His strong performance with runners in scoring position lead to him being placed in the cleanup role on June 14 against the Seattle Mariners.The move paid off as he hit a 3-run home run in his first at bat, and went 2-for-4 in the game.Ludwick was traded to the San Diego Padres in a three team deal on July 31, 2010, which sent starting pitcher Jake Westbrook and minor leaguer Nick Greenwood to the Cardinals and Corey Kluber to the Indians.