Erlin (elbow) signed a one-year contract with the Padres on Friday, to avoid arbitration, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin is still recovering from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last May, which cause him to miss the entire 2018 season. He should be fully operational come spring training, and with this deal, it's clear that the Padres can see a role for the 27-year-old.

Erlin (elbow) won't pitch in the majors this season, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin won't rejoin the Padres before the end of the season as he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery he underwent last May. He's still expected to participate in the instructional league, so he should be ready to go for the start of the 2018 campaign.

Erlin (elbow) will open the season on the 60-day DL, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

This isn't much of a surprise, as Erlin is still rehabbing from Tommy John surgery he underwent last May. The southpaw is expecting to return around the All-Star break, though he likely won't carry significant fantasy value until 2018.

Erlin (elbow) threw off a mound Friday and appears to be experiencing a smooth rehab process after Tommy John surgery, Padres multimedia analyst Bob Scanlan reports.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw is expecting to return around the All-Star break and could be worth a stash in deep NL-only fantasy drafts, though it's likelier that he'd have a shot at significant value in 2018.

Erlin is targeting a return around the All-Star break this season, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

While nothing is set in stone, an All-Star break return would put Erlin on the shorter end of the initial 12-18 month estimated recovery period. The report suggests that the southpaw would be eased back into action as a reliever to build up arm strength. Even if he meets the optimistic return date, his 2017 season is likely shot. With the Padres having one of the worst starting rotations in the majors this year, Erlin should find himself in the mix for a starting job in 2018.

Erlin (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

With the procedure out of the way, Erlin can soon begin what's typically a 12-to-18 month rehab process. A return next season is possible, but not a given.

Erlin (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list on Wednesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This move is primarily procedural as Erlin has already been ruled out for the season with an elbow injury. Moving Erlin to the 60-day disabled list makes room for Hector Sanchez on the 40-man roster.

Erlin has a partial tear in his UCL and undergo Tommy John surgery, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin strained his elbow after being promoted to the rotation and was placed on the 15-day DL in late April. With an MRI Monday revealing the tear, Erlin will likely have to sit out around a year before returning to the mound.

Erlin (elbow) underwent an MRI on Monday, though the Padres have yet to release the results, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin opened the season in long relief but quickly moved into the rotation following Tyson Ross' (shoulder) placement on the DL. After making his third appearance (and second start) of the campaign, Erlin boasted a 1-2 record, 4.02 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 13:3 K:BB in 15.2 innings. However, the oft-injured southpaw developed a strained elbow shortly thereafter and has been in recovery mode in the meantime. The impetus for Monday's MRI seems to infer that a new course will be charted in his rehab.

Erin (elbow) won't throw until the weekend when the team travels to Los Angeles, A.J. Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Padres have decided to take it slower with Erlin during his rehab process this week in an effort to not overtax his elbow. It's unclear if this will delay his return from the disabled list, but it could help him come back healthier if they continue to take it easy with the left-hander.