Morrow, who underwent shoulder surgery in October, will be brought along slowly as spring training gets underway, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morrow was given a 3-to-4 month recovery timetable, and he's right at the tail end of that as pitchers and catchers report. As such, he's unlikely to have drastic limitations, but the Padres will be content to gradually build him back up to full strength. Morrow figures to compete for a rotation spot this spring, but at this point it seems more likely that he's destined for a bullpen role.