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Elbow discomfort halted Johnson's rehab

Padres pitcher Josh Johnson tosses a ball to fans during batting practice before the Padres game against the Giants on Opening Day at Petco Park in San Diego on Thursday.

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Padres pitcher Josh Johnson tosses a ball to fans during batting practice before the Padres game against the Giants on Opening Day at Petco Park in San Diego on Thursday. Hayne Palmour IV

A day after leaving his first rehab start after just four pitches with discomfort in elbow, Josh Johnson was en route to San Diego on Saturday to discuss his latest setback with team physician Heinz Hoenecke and members of the Padres front office.