SAN DIEGO -- The Padres have done a fair share of experiments in their rotation as of late, and they'll need to get even craftier as one of their rookie lefties prepares to come off the disabled list.
Eric Lauer will begin his rehab assignment in Lake Elsinore on Saturday, where he'll throw at least one start. He's expected to join the team before September, but because of the many off-days the team has that month, space in the trial-filled rotation is limited.
"We'll be monitoring performances and seeing how well guys pitch through the stretch of August," manager Andy Green said.