Stammen (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Single-A Lake Elsinore.

EDGE Analysis

Stammen has been on the injured list since early July with right shoulder inflammation, so he could need multiple rehab appearances in the minors before the Padres activate him. Prior to landing on the shelf, Stammen appeared in 27 games out of the San Diego bullpen, logging a 3.34 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB across 32.1 innings.

Stammen (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, per MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

Stammen hasn't seen game action since early July, but he's recently been playing catch and throwing on flat ground. He stated last week that his shoulder is feeling better, so the move to the 60-day IL doesn't appear to be due to a setback. Rather, San Diego is likely intent on ensuring that Stammen isn't rushed back so that he's healthy and available down the stretch run.

Stammen (shoulder) began throwing and playing catch to 90 feet last week and is expected to be available for the stretch run, per MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

A definite timeline for Stammen's return has yet to be established, but his increased activity suggests that the right-hander should be able to return this season. He hasn't seen game action in over five weeks, so he'll likely need significant time to ramp up once he begins throwing from a mound again. Stammen posted a 3.34 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB over 32.1 innings prior to hitting the injured list.

Stammen (shoulder) disclosed Monday that he hasn't resumed throwing since landing on the injured list July 9, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stammen indicated that he doesn't think he'll be shut down for the season in what could be the final campaign of the 38-year-old's career, but he won't have a clear timeline for a return until he begins a throwing progression. Even if he's able to start playing catch within the next few days, Stammen will likely need at least two weeks to get ramped back up before the Padres are comfortable bringing him back from the 15-day injured list.

Stammen was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation Saturday, retroactive to July 6.

EDGE Analysis

Stammen hasn't pitched since Tuesday, but he's apparently been dealing with a shoulder issue that will keep him sidelined through the All-Star break. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but Dinelson Lamet was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.

Stammen (1-1) took the loss against the Dodgers on Friday, pitching 1.2 innings and allowing two runs on three hits while striking out three.

EDGE Analysis

Padres starter Blake Snell was dominant with 12 strikeouts while allowing only one run through five innings, but he departed with the game tied 1-1. Stammen took over in the sixth and struck out the first two batters he faced, but Cody Bellinger then got to him for a solo homer. Stammen remained in the game in the seventh and gave up another run on a Trea Turner single and a Freddie Freeman double. The righty reliever entered Friday having given up just one run over his previous 8.1 innings, so this rough outing was more of a hiccup than his norm. Stammen has posted a 3.60 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 25:4 K:BB over 30 innings on the season while notching two holds.

Stammen (1-0) was credited with the win against the Cubs on Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits over two innings. He did not walk or strike out any batters.

EDGE Analysis

Padres starters Ryan Weathers needed 89 pitches to get through 3.2 innings, and Stammen was summoned with a pair of runners on base and two outs in the fourth. He got the third out without allowing any runs to cross the plate and went on to pitch into the sixth frame, allowing four hits but only one run (on a Christopher Morel solo shot). This was Stammen's first victory of the campaign, and he has also picked up two holds while compiling a 3.65 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 20:2 K:BB across 24.2 innings.

Stammen pitched 1.1 innings against the Mets on Monday, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out two batters.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander entered in the eighth inning and allowed a single and a homer resulting in two runs before he notched his first out. He closed out the frame without further damage but gave up back-to-back one-out singles in the ninth, both of which were cashed in after Stammen departed the game. The veteran reliever hadn't given up more than one earned run in any of his 17 appearances prior to Monday, and his ERA shot up from 2.41 to 4.05 as a result of the rough outing.

Stammen covered 1.2 innings and gave up a run on two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Since setting career highs in holds (31) and saves (four) in 2019, Stammen has seen his higher-leverage opportunities take a hit in the subsequent three seasons. Stammen worked in middle relief Tuesday after starter Blake Snell departed midway through the sixth inning, and the one-out, three-run home run he allowed to Tyrone Taylor held up as the difference as the Padres saw their five-game winning streak come to an end. While his ratios (2.70 ERA, 0.96 WHIP) remain solid, Stammen has tallied only two holds through his first 15 relief appearances.

Stammen allowed three runs on seven hits over five innings in Cactus League action. He struck out four and did not issue any walks.

EDGE Analysis

Stammen showed good control in his five spring outings, but he gave up plenty of hits and allowed three runs to cross the plate. The right-hander figures to play a key role in the team's bullpen in 2022 after posting a 3.06 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 83:13 K:BB across 88.1 frames last season.