Weaver faced live batters Thursday and could make his spring training debut next week, MLB.com's AJ Cassavell reports.

EDGE Analysis

The recently signed Weaver has been ramping up his activity since reporting during the first week of spring training. He figures to compete for one of the final spots in the Padres' rotation once he's ready for game action, which could be as soon as next week. The former ace of the Angels is coming off his worst professional season in which he posted a 5.06 ERA and had one of the lowest average fastball velocities in baseball, clocking in at 83.0 miles per hour.