A.J. Preller could even deal from the bullpen before Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline to help bolster other areas ...

Right-hander Stephen Kolek optioned to Triple-A El Paso as Padres call up left-hander Kyle Hart as a bulk reliever vs. Texas ...

Stephen Kolek is on the mound against the Marlins again Tuesday. The last time he faced them, May 27 at Petco Park, the right ...

Rejoins big club ...

Kyle Hart rejoined the clubhouse on Tuesday but was expecting to watch Game 2 against the Marlins from home as he awaited activation for Wednesday’s start (1:10 p.m. on Padres.TV).

Kyle Hart could not get out of the fifth inning, David Morgan could not strand the runners he inherited and the back of a taxed bullpen could not hold onto the late lead provided by another Gavin ...

Hart (3-2) struck out two over 3.2 perfect innings of bulk relief to earn the win Sunday over the Rangers. Hart was sharp following opener David Morgan, who gave up one run on four hits and a walk ...

In the minors, Hart has posted a 2.29 ERA over four starts (19⅔ IP) despite walking (15) nearly as many as he’s struck out (16). Pivetta is 5-2 with a 2.72 ERA, 63 strikeouts and a 1.01 WHIP ...

Left-hander Kyle Hart allowed four runs in five innings in his return to Triple-A El Paso in a 6-4 loss to visiting Albuquerque on Thursday. Hart walked three batters and paid for it, giving up ...

The Padres recalled Hart from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. Hart will rejoin the Padres for the first time since late May, after he was demoted upon turning in a 6. ...

Kyle Hart has 16 strikeouts and 15 walks while posting a 2.29 ERA pitching for Triple-A El Paso ... San Diego Padres pitcher Kyle Hart takes the mound during a practice at Petco Park on Wednesday ...

Padres' Kyle Hart: Falls to DetroitHart (2-2) took the loss Wednesday against the Tigers, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk across 4.1 innings. He struck out six. Both runs against Hart ...