McGrath was called up by the Padres on Friday, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGrath rejoins the Padres during the first wave of September call-ups, and figures to slide back into a low-leverage role within the club's bullpen. During five appearances in the majors this season, he's posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.05 WHIP over 6.2 innings.