Padres manager Andy Green said prior to spring training that Mitchell has a spot in the rotation locked up, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

When the Padres acquired Mitchell from the Yankees in December, it was generally expected that the right-hander would have the inside track for a starting gig, but it's somewhat surprising that a pitcher with a career 4.94 ERA and 5.8 K/9 rate who spent most of 2017 at Triple-A won't even have to compete for a rotation spot. That speaks to the confidence the front office and coaching staff has in Mitchell, whose strong track record in the minors gives the Padres reason to think he's capable of more while trading Yankee Stadium for Petco Park. In 14 appearances (13 starts) with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last season, MItchell sported a stellar 20.4 K-BB% and 55.4 percent groundball rate, numbers supported by a three-pitch repertoire that includes a mid-90s fastball and an effective curveball and cutter.

Mitchell was traded to the Padres along with Chase Headley on Tuesday in exchange for Jabari Blash, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

This amounts to a salary dump for the Yankees, although it seems the Padres had legitimate interest in Mitchell, who is not arbitration eligible until next offseason. A 26-year-old righty, Mitchell posted an impressive 3.25 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 66 strikeouts in 63.2 innings (primarily as a starter) at Triple-A last season. However, he has a 4.94 ERA and 64:44 K:BB in 98.1 career innings in the big leagues, working primarily in relief. The Padres may give him a shot in the rotation, as they lack quality big-league-ready options. His mid-90s fastball is a quality pitch, but his secondaries don't grade out as well.

Mitchell was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

With rosters expanding, the Yankees called up a handful of players on the 40-man roster. Mitchell was working as a starter at Triple-A, but will likely serve as a mop-up man out of the big-league bullpen.

Mitchell was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell being sent down to the minors was likely done in preparation for Masahiro Tanaka's (shoulder) upcoming activation from the disabled list. Mitchell threw six innings over three games during his latest stint with the big club, during which he allowed four runs on 10 hits and two walks.

Mitchell is an option to take Masahiro Tanaka's (shoulder) place in the starting rotation, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell filled in for a spot start earlier this season, allowing one earned run over five innings in a no-decision against the Twins, and would presumably line up to face the Mets in Monday's series opener. Fellow reliever Luis Cessa, who has made four major-league starts this season, is the other option to take the mound.

Mitchell was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in advance of Tuesday's matchup with the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell last saw the majors with a spot start July 17, when he surrendered one earned run on six hits and two walks in a no-decision. He'll be back in the bullpen this time around, taking the roster spot of Jordan Montgomery, who was demoted to Triple-A on Sunday. Look for Mitchell, who has a 4.29 ERA in the majors this season, to serve in low-leverage situations, as well as a potential long relief candidate.

Mitchell was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

He gave up two runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks with two strikeouts over five innings in Monday's spot start, but will head back to Triple-A to serve as organizational depth. Luis Cessa, who joins the rotation Tuesday, was recalled as a corresponding move.

Mitchell allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits with two walks and two strikeouts over five innings in Friday's no-decision against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell struggled in the fielding department during his first start of the season, allowing a run to score when he failed to catch a routine throw covering first base with two outs in the third then turning what would have been a routine ground ball to shortstop into a single by knocking it down with his bare hand. The 26-year-old right-hander's negative impact in the field was minimized by the rest of New York's defense stepping up, highlighted by an Aaron Judge outfield assist at home plate. Mitchell owns a 4.29 ERA and 12:9 K:BB ratio in 21 innings, and will likely move back down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after this spot start.

Mitchell will start Monday's game against the Twins, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell was called up as the 26th man for Sunday's doubleheader, but the Yankees decided to keep him on the roster for at least one more day in order to make a spot start Monday night against the Twins. Mitchell has pitched exclusively out of the bullpen in 12 appearances with the big club this year and owns a subpar 5.06 ERA, but he has found some success as a starter, posting a 3.60 ERA through nine 2017 Triple-A starts and a 3.24 ERA over five September starts with New York last year.

Mitchell was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will serve as the Yankees' 26th man in the team's doubleheader Sunday with the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell was initially listed as a projected starter for one of the two games of the doubleheader, but after CC Sabathia was moved up in the pitching schedule, Mitchell will instead work in long relief during the twin bill. Over 12 appearances out of the bullpen with the big club this season, Mitchell has compiled a 5.06 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 16 innings.