The Padres reassigned Carlton (elbow) to minor-league camp Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carlton posted a 4.35 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 20.2 innings out of the San Diego bullpen last season before he was placed on the injured list July 1 with elbow inflammation. He proceeded to miss the remainder of the 2023 campaign before he was outrighted to Triple-A El Paso in the offseason. Though Carlton remains in the organization and had been invited to big-league spring training, he hadn't made any Cactus League appearances, so it's not yet clear if he's overcome the elbow issue. Whenever Carlton is ready to pitch, he'll likely join the El Paso bullpen.

The Padres re-signed Carlton (elbow) to a minor-league contract Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carlton was removed from the Padres' 40-man roster earlier this month and elected free agency, but he's now back with the Pads on a minors pact. The reliever missed the final three months of this season with an elbow issue and it's not clear what his current health situation is.

The Padres outrighted Carlton (elbow) to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Carlton posted a 4.35 ERA and 1.16 WHIP through 20.2 innings out of the bullpen during the first half of the year, but inflammation in his right elbow kept him from playing during the final three months of the season. If Carlton is able to duplicate his Triple-A stats from 2023 (3.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP), he may be able to work his way back into the major-league bullpen.

Carlton (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Carlton was bumped to the 60-day IL to make room on the 40-man roster for Ben Gamel. This means Carlton won't be eligible for activation until Sept. 1, though it's unclear how close he is to a full recovery. The right-hander has been shut down with right elbow inflammation.

Carlton was put on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right elbow inflammation.

EDGE Analysis

Carlton tossed two-thirds of an inning Friday, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits while being charged with the loss against the Reds. The right-hander apparently came away with an elbow issue that will sideline him for at least 15 days. San Diego also optioned reliever Ray Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday while reinstating southpaw Tom Cosgrove from the injured list and recalling righty Pedro Avila from the minors.

Carlton was called up from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carlton will return to the major-league bullpen after being sent down Wednesday, replacing Steven Wilson (pectoral) on the big-league roster. Carlton has produced a solid 4.24 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 15 punchouts over 17 innings in nine appearances with San Diego in 2023.

San Diego optioned Carlton to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carlton had allowed seven earned runs on seven hits and six walks over his last 8.2 innings (five appearances) out of the Padres' bullpen. Adrian Morejon has been called up to take his place.

The Padres selected Carlton's contract from Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carlton earned a shot with the big club posting a 1.12 ERA and 18:5 K:BB over 16 innings with El Paso. The right-hander saw some brief action in the majors with the Tigers from 2021-22, holding a 2.92 ERA across nine appearances.

Carlton signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Monday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carlton saw limited time in the majors a season ago with Detroit, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out seven across 8.2 innings. He may have a chance to earn a spot near the back end of San Diego's bullpen, as he'll likely compete with Jose Lopez, Nabil Crismatt and other offseason additions.

The Tigers outrighted Carlton to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carlton will remain in Detroit's organization after he went unclaimed off waivers upon being designated for assignment Friday. The 26-year-old right-hander has made five appearances with the big club in 2022, covering 8.2 innings while giving up four runs (two earned) on four hits and no walks.