Padres activated RHP Joe Wieland from the 60-day disabled list. Wieland posted a 4.55 ERA in five starts with the Padres this season before undergoing Tommy John surgery in late July. The 22-year-old right-hander is not expected to return until after the All-Star break next year.

Joe Wieland (elbow) won't be allowed to begin a throwing program until early next year. Wieland will begin jogging next week, but he had Tommy John surgery just six weeks ago, so he's still got a long road ahead. The Padres hope he can contribute at some point during the second half next season.

Joe Wieland underwent successful Tommy John surgery Friday. Dr. Lewis Yocum performed the operation in Los Angeles. "The initial reports are that it went well," said Padres manager Bud Black. "Afterwards, Dr. Yocum said the ligament needed to be repaired." Wieland will be out until at least midseason next year.

Joe Wieland needs season-ending Tommy John surgery. Wieland has been sidelined since early May with an elbow issue and recently had a setback that necessitated another MRI, which revealed the need for the Tommy John procedure. The 22-year-old right-hander will aim to return for the second half next season but shouldn't realistically be counted on for production at the big league level until 2014.

Joe Wieland (elbow) is scheduled to see a team doctor Friday. Wieland was recently shut down after experiencing a setback in his throwing program. The extent of the injury isn't yet known, but surgery is a possibility. The 22-year-old right-hander is a long shot to return this year.

Joe Wieland has been shut down after experiencing a setback in his throwing program. Weiland progressed to throwing from the mound, but felt renewed discomfort in his elbow. There's no timetable for his return.

Padres transferred RHP Joe Wieland from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. It's just a procedural move. Wieland is still recovering from an elbow injury and has no exact timetable.

Padres manager Bud Black said Joe Wieland (elbow) will likely increase his activity in a week to 10 days. Wieland has been out since early May with right elbow tightness, and it appears he's finally making some progress. He remains without a timetable, though.

Joe Wieland (elbow) is aiming to begin a throwing program within the next few days. Wieland has been on the disabled list (retroactively) since May 7 and should be ready to return shortly after he's eligible. The 22-year-old right-hander had a 4.55 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 24/9 K/BB ratio through his first 27 2/3 innings this season.

Padres placed RHP Joe Wieland on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 7, with right elbow tightness. Wieland doesn't have any structural damage in his elbow, but the Padres don't want to take any chances with the young left-hander. He posted a 4.55 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 24/9 K/BB ratio across 27 2/3 innings covering five starts. It's not clear how long he'll be sidelined.