The 32-year-old right-hander's first bullpen was slightly ahead of schedule, but his timeframe to return from Tommy John surgery seems unchanged.

On the flip side, Kyle Schwarber became the second Phillie to record 30 homers before the All-Star break, joining Mike Schmidt in the exclusive club.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as Padres Tabbed as Fit For $77 Million Starting Pitcher in Major Trade Deadline Move. Amid the San Diego Padres' struggles for rotational depth, The Athletic has linked the Friars to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Mitch Keller ahead of the trade deadline.

The Padres made two wishes come true for Asher and Levi when they visited Petco Park and interacted with the players through Make-A-Wish

San Diego Padres left-hander Adrian Morejon was named to the National League All-Star team on Friday, replacing Phillies right-handed pitcher and Cy Young candidate Zack Wheeler.

Kyle Schwarber joins Mike Schmidt (31 in 1979) as the only Philadelphia Phillies to hit 30 homers before the All-Star break.

San Diego Padres make MLB All-Star Game history after relief pitcher Adrian Morejon earns invite to Truist Park