Alek Jacob

The Padres have optioned Alek Jacob to Triple-A El Paso.

Fantasy Impact

Jacob will head to the minors after pitching in relief Wednesday. Carl Edwards will join the roster to provide a fresh arm in the bullpen.

The Padres recalled Alek Jacob from Triple-A El Paso.

Fantasy Impact

Jacob has been called up for the first time this season. He made three appearances out of the Padres bullpen last year.

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Alek Jacob isn't expected to require surgery as he deals with elbow inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Jacob hit the IL on July 22 with right elbow inflammation but the good news is he will not require surgery, although Padres skipper Bob Melvin said his absence could still be an extended one. Nonetheless, Jacob has been flat-out dominant in his ascent to the big leagues, tossing a 1.82 ERA in his minor-league career before firing three scoreless frames for the Padres this season.