Hudson (COVID-19 protocols) threw live batting practice Monday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hudson threw a light bullpen session Saturday, and he took another step in his recovery by facing hitters Monday. The right-hander has been on the COVID-19 injured list since July 29 but is close to returning to game action. Hudson was traded from the Nationals to the Padres ahead of the trade deadline and will have a prominent role in the bullpen once he makes his team debut.