Richards (elbow) will start Monday in Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Richards has thrown just 138.2 innings over the last four seasons due to a string of elbow problems, issues which finally resulted in Tommy John surgery last July. He's been a quality arm when healthy, posting a 3.54 ERA across parts of eight big-league seasons, all with the Angels. He hasn't been able to recapture that form in 17.1 rehab innings this season, however, posting a 6.75 ERA and a 1.90 WHIP. He didn't pitch more than four frames in any of those outings, so he may not be able to go too deep into Monday's game.

Richards (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday and if all goes well could make a start during next week's four-game series in Milwaukee, which begins Monday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richards has yet to pitch this season as he's covered from Tommy John surgery, so his return to a big-league mound would be a major step. The 31-year-old has made three rehab starts since being shut down with shoulder tightness in August and topped out at 63 pitches in Tuesday's outing, so he figures to have a limited pitch count if he does return against the Brewers.

Richards (elbow) pitched four innings for High-A Lake Elsinore in the opening game of the California League Championship Series on Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two.

EDGE Analysis

Richards threw 63 pitches, 40 of which were strikes, in his most extended rehab start to date. With the minor-league playoffs coming to an end, Tuesday's outing is likely to be the last rehab appearance for Richards this season. The 31-year-old is expected to join the Padres in Milwaukee next week after missing the entire season thus far while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Richards (elbow) will start for High-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday and could pitch for the Padres next week, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richards has made three minor-league starts -- hurling 53 pitches in each outing -- since returning from a shoulder issue that halted his rehab for much of August. He'll start for High-A Lake Elsinore in Game 1 of the California League Championship Series on Tuesday before potentially joining the Padres for their series in Milwaukee next week. The 31-year-old has not pitched in the majors since July of 2018.

Richards (elbow) pitched four scoreless innings for High-A Lake Elsinore on Wednesday, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out five.

EDGE Analysis

Richards tossed 33 of his 53 pitches for strikes while leading Lake Elsinore to a win in the first game of the California League playoffs. The strong outing was a nice rebound from his previous rehab start in which he surrendered four earned runs and four walks in 1.2 innings. The 31-year-old has his sights set on returning to the majors before the end of September despite posting a 7.42 ERA and issuing 12 walks in 13.1 innings between three minor-league levels this season.

Richards will throw live batting practice Saturday and is expected to make a rehab appearance with High-A Lake Elsinore on Thursday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richards last pitched Aug. 5, tossing 2.2 innings before departing with shoulder discomfort. He has thrown a number of bullpen sessions since then and is eager to resume his rehab assignment in order to meet his goal of returning to the majors before the end of the season. The 31-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in July of 2018.

Richards threw well in a bullpen session over the weekend and could make a rehab start as early as next week, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richards was shut down earlier this month after experiencing shoulder discomfort but appears ready to ramp up his activity again. He'll toss one more side session before potentially being sent out on his next rehab assignment. The 31-year-old was signed to a two-year deal in the offseason but has yet to pitch for the Padres as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.

Richards resumed throwing Friday and may be in line for a rehab start this week, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richards was shut down with shoulder tightness following his previous rehab outing on August 5, but the setback appears to have pushed back his recovery by only four days. Richards underwent Tommy John surgery in July of 2018 and has set a goal of pitching for the Padres by the end of the season.

Richards (elbow) exited his rehab start Monday with High-A Lake Elsinore in the third inning due to what was described as tightness in his shoulder, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Making his fourth rehab start overall and his second for the California League affiliate, Richards cruised through 2.2 scoreless innings, giving up only two hits and two walks while striking out five. The 31-year-old, who is on the comeback trail following July 2018 Tommy John surgery, was ultimately forced to tap out of the contest after 51 pitches, with the health setback now potentially thwarting his efforts to make it back to the big leagues in 2019. While it's at least positive that Richards' injury isn't to his surgically repaired elbow, he'll head back to San Diego for further evaluation before the organization determines the next step for his rehab.

Richards (elbow) will start a rehab assignment with High-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richards made two appearances with the Padres' AZL affiliate and is now ready to move up in the minors. The 31-year-old is recovering from Tommy John surgery in July 2018 and will require numerous rehab appearances before being ready to rejoin the Padres.