Knehr signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Knehr missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, and he'll now return to San Diego after spending the offseason exploring his other options in free agency. The 28-year-old righty owns a career 5.96 ERA across 48.1 big-league innings, and he'll likely spend the season as organizational depth at Triple-A El Paso.

The Padres outrighted Knehr (elbow) to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knehr underwent Tommy John surgery this past August and is likely to be sidelined for much -- if not all -- of the 2024 season. The 27-year-old reliever no longer holds a 40-man roster spot in San Diego.

Padres manager Bob Melvin said July 21 that Knehr (elbow) would require season-ending Tommy John surgery, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knehr has presumably had the procedure at some point over the ensuing four weeks and will now miss the rest of the 2023 season, and likely, the majority of the 2024 campaign. Before landing on the shelf in late June with the elbow injury, Knehr gave up 10 earned runs on 10 hits and five walks over 5.2 innings across four appearances with the Friars.

Knehr (elbow) was transferred Tuesday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

EDGE Analysis

This move frees up a 40-man roster spot for Luis Campusano as he returns from May surgery for a torn thumb ligament. Knehr remains sidelined indefinitely with an elbow injury.

The Padres placed Knehr on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knehr was asked to start Tuesday's game on short notice, as Yu Darvish was scratched due to illness. Knehr surrendered five runs over two innings, and he reportedly experienced elbow discomfort toward the end of his start. Ray Kerr is expected to be called up from Triple-A to replace Knehr, and Knehr will be eligible to return immediately after the All-Star break.

Knehr (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks over two innings against the Pirates. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

Knehr, called up to fill in for Yu Darvish (illness) on Tuesday, was tagged for three runs in the second inning before surrendering a pair of solo home runs in the third. The 26-year-old right-hander has allowed 10 runs while sporting a 2.65 WHIP through just 5.2 innings this season. Knehr will likely return to Triple-A, where he'll serve as a depth option for the Padres.

Knehr will start Tuesday against Pittsburgh, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Yu Darvish was scratched from his scheduled start due to illness, so Knehr will temporarily fill in as San Diego's starter. The 26-year-old righty has made six major-league starts and holds a 5.24 ERA and 1.40 WHIP through 46.1 innings throughout his MLB career.

Knehr was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knehr gave up five runs over three appearances for the Padres in April and will now rejoin the big club a couple months later. The 26-year-old has a 3.93 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 41:11 K:BB across 36.2 innings for El Paso this year.

Knehr was optioned to Triple-A El Paso by the Padres on Saturday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knehr struggled to a 12.27 ERA over three appearances and 3.2 innings while with the club. The right-hander was optioned down to El Paso to make room for Joe Musgrove (toe/shoulder) coming off the injured list to make his 2023 season debut Saturday.

Knehr was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Knehr failed to make San Diego's Opening Day roster but will now join the big club a couple weeks into the season. The right-hander made five appearances (one start) and had a 3.95 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB over 13.2 innings for the Friars last season.