Mitchell (elbow) may be activated from the 10-day disabled list as soon as Friday and could receive a start or two in September, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Eric Lauer (elbow) set to come off the disabled list Thursday to start in place of Clayton Richard (knee), who has been shut down for the season, the Padres now have four rookies in the rotation. The non-contending Padres are likely mindful of monitoring the workloads of Lauer, Brett Kennedy, Joey Lucchesi and Jacob Nix carefully as the season winds down, so adding Mitchell to the rotation could be a way to protect those young arms. Any appointment to a starting role certainly wouldn't be on merit, as Mitchell had delivered an ugly 7.08 ERA and 23:35 K:BB across 48.1 innings before hitting the DL in early June with a sore right elbow. The right-hander has since recovered from the setback and has been rehabbing at High-A Lake Elsinore throughout August, making six appearances.

Mitchell (elbow) allowed three runs (two earned) across four innings during his second rehab start for High-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell ramped up his pitch count from last Thursday's start, though he may require one more outing at the minor-league level before returning to San Diego. He's been on the shelf since June 20 with a right elbow impingement.

Mitchell (elbow) pitched a three-inning simulated game Friday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barring any setback within the next couple days, Mitchell will likely take the mound during a minor-league rehab assignment at some point next week. The right-hander hasn't appeared in a major-league game since June 5, so don't be surprised if he requires a couple starts in the minors before returning from the DL.

Mitchell (elbow) completed a bullpen session Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Padres manager Andy Green said Mitchell looked good in the right-hander's first workout off a mound since being placed on the 10-day disabled list June 20 with an elbow impingement. Mitchell is expected to throw another bullpen session Friday, when he'll likely incorporate more of his breaking pitches. The 27-year-old will likely require a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from the DL and will be ticketed for a long-relief role upon rejoining the Padres.

Mitchell's MRI on his elbow revealed tendonitis and swelling but no ligament damage, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

All things considered, this is good news for Mitchell after landing on the disabled list Wednesday. The Padres will have him rest over the weekend before having him rejoin the team for next week's series in Texas, at which point the club can map out a further plan of action. He's eligible to come off the disabled list on Wednesday since the DL move was retroactive to June 17, but that seems to be a lofty expectation at this time.

Mitchell was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a right elbow impingement, retroactive to Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell hasn't pitched since June 5, and this may help explain why. He'll be eligible to return next Wednesday at the earliest, though he remains without a timetable for his return. Prior to suffering the injury, Mitchell compiled an unsightly 7.08 ERA and 23:35 K:BB across 48.1 innings. Joey Lucchesi, Wednesday's starting pitcher, was reinstated from the disabled list in a corresponding roster move.

Mitchell gave up five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one over 2.2 innings in Tuesday's blowout loss to the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell was asked to log several innings after starter Jordan Lyles got lit up for eight runs, but he was unable to stop the bleeding. Things haven't improved for the 27-year-old after being demoted to the bullpen May 7, as he has given up 16 runs (15 earned) in 16.1 innings of relief. In fact, the righty has given up runs in all but one of his 12 appearances this year.

Mitchell was relocated to the bullpen Monday after it was announced he wouldn't make his scheduled Thursday start against the Cardinals, Bill Center of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell has struggled through his first seven starts as he's accrued a 6.47 ERA and 2.00 WHIP over 32 innings. He'll seek better success out of the bullpen after being replaced in the starting rotation by Jordan Lyles.

Mitchell will not make his next scheduled start Thursday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell was given a quick hook in his previous start after giving up three runs on five hits and three runs in just 2.1 innings. As such, he'll get his turn in the rotation skipped for now. Jordan Lyles will step up to take Thursday's start, though it's unclear if this is a long-term move or simply a short-term switch. The Padres should reveal more information at least after Thursday's contest.

Mitchell (0-3) gave up four runs on five hits and four walks while striking out five over 4.2 innings Sunday. He was saddled with his third loss in a 14-2 loss to the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell has failed to reward the confidence the Padres placed in him when they named him a starter early in spring training. With a 6.07 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and an atrocious 0.6 K/BB ratio, there are no redeeming qualities to be seen for the 27-year-old through six starts. Things don't get any easier for Mitchell with the Dodgers on tap for his next start Saturday.