Luke Gregerson (oblique) was able to play catch four times during the Padres' recent roadtrip. "Hopefully, in the next couple of days he'll be able to go to the bullpen and throw off the mound," said Padres manager Bud Black. "But he's feeling much better. There's no timetable, but he's passing the necessary steps to get to the mound." Gregerson has been on the disabled list since June 9 with a strained left oblique.