Capps elected free agency, Baseball America reports.

EDGE Analysis

Capps has been devastated by injuries recently, registering just 12.1 major-league innings over the past three seasons thanks to a pair of significant procedures (Tommy John surgery in March of 2016 followed by surgery to correct thoracic outlet syndrome in September of 2017). He spent all of the 2018 campaign on the farm, posting a combined 3.79 ERA and 9.2 K/9 across three stops (Low-A Tri-City, High-A Lake Elsinore and Triple-A El Paso). Still just 28 years old, Capps will look to latch on elsewhere and revive his once-promising career as a dominant back-end arm (1.16 ERA, 16.8 K/9 in 2015).

Capps has made two appearances of short-season Tri-City this season, allowing one run on four hits and no walks and striking out three over two innings.

EDGE Analysis

After being outrighted off the Padres' 40-man roster in late March, Capps stuck around at San Diego's spring training facility to continue working on his mechanics. Capps, who posted a 1.16 ERA and 58:7 K:BB over 31 frames for the Marlins in 2015, has since seen his career fall by the wayside the past three seasons. The right-hander's 2016 campaign was wiped out by Tommy John surgery in March of that year, and he was limited to only 11 appearances with San Diego in 2017 before undergoing surgery last September to address thoracic outlet syndrome. In addition to Capps' health complications, the MLB declared the hop-step delivery he used to great success in 2015 illegal, forcing him to overhaul his mechanics. While it's good to see that Capps is at least back on the mound, he has a long way to go before resurfacing in a big-league bullpen.

Capps was outrighted to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Capps, who has been marred by injuries since his breakout season with the Marlins in 2015, will stick in the Padres' organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 27-year-old underwent surgery to treat thoracic outlet syndrome in September and was said to be healthy entering camp, but the team opted to designate him for assignment in order to open up a 40-man roster spot after Capps failed to show the electric stuff that prompted the Padres to acquire him back in 2016. He'll now report to El Paso where he'll look to regain his dominant form with the hope of rejoining the big-league bullpen at some point in 2018.

Capps (shoulder) will pitch in one of Sunday's split-squad games, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome in September, so it's great that he will be able to return to game action this early in spring training. Capps was a strikeout machine when he was healthy with the Marlins in 2014 and 2015, but injuries have limited his availability and effectiveness since then. The Padres will likely deploy him in the middle innings, but if his stuff rebounds, he could start working in a setup capacity.

Manager Andy Green said Thursday that Capps (shoulder) is "close to pitching in games," Bill Center of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Green indicated that Capps pitched live batting practice Thursday which the team hopes will be his final session. The 27-year-old underwent thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in late September and could potentially by ready by Opening Day, and how the shoulder handles a more regular workload should provide more clarity the likelihood of his availability.

Capps (shoulder) signed a one-year, $1,062,500 deal with the Padres on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Capps is hopeful to make it back in time for the start of spring training after undergoing thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in late September. During the course of the 2017 campaign, the right-hander appeared in just 11 games, posting a 6.57 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 12.1 innings. Heading into next season, Capps will likely serve in a setup role while Brad Hand is utilized as the closer.

Capps had successful thoracic outlet syndrome surgery Saturday and is expected to be ready for spring training, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

That timetable may be a little optimistic, but it still sounds like it's possible Capps could be ready for the start of the 2018 regular season. He was a popular speculatory saves stash this year, but injuries prevented any payoff. Unless the Padres trade Brad Hand this winter, the best Capps can hope for is a setup role upon his return.

Capps will undergo surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome, A.J. Cassavell of MLB.com reports Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Capps is a promising reliever with big-time velocity when he's on, but he has now tossed just 12.1 innings in the past two seasons as injuries have kept him grounded. The Padres are hopeful he will be healthy for spring training next season.

Capps (blood clot) was placed on the 60-day DL on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Padres did not say where the blood clot is exactly, but regardless, Capps is done for the year. Cory Mazzoni was called up to take Capps' spot on the roster. Capps has electric stuff and the potential to close down the road, but he's now lost close to two full seasons to injuries (including Tommy John surgery).

Capps fired a pair of scoreless innings with three strikeouts in an 8-4 loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

This was easily Capps' best appearance of the season and also the first time he has pitched more than one inning. The 27-year-old is showing improvement with five strikeouts over his last four games after failing to record one over his previous six. Capps still owns an ugly 7.59 ERA through 10.2 innings, and we likely won't see him fully recover from Tommy John surgery until the 2018 season.