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San Diego Padres pither Casey Kelly. — K.C. Alfred
Casey Kelly took another step forward Thursday. Given the Padres' struggles in the back of the rotation – Ian Kennedy (ERA), Odrisamer Despaigne (ERA) and Brandon Morrow (shoulder) – the Padres could call on him sooner than later.
Making his first start of the season, the 25-year-old Kelly threw four shutout innings in the Double-A San Antonio's 1-0 loss to Arkansas.