Rea was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday and will start Thursday's game against the Mariners, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rea owns a 4.47 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in nine starts for the Padres this season. He will face a tough Seattle lineup that ranks fifth in the league in runs scored. Leonel Campos will be optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding roster move.