LOS ANGELES -- The Padres are going to weigh two factors when they mull a potential return for ailing outfielder Hunter Renfroe: the health of his elbow and the health of his bat.
Renfroe is eight games into his rehab stint with Triple-A El Paso, as he looks to return from inflammation in his throwing elbow. For the most part, the injury has subsided. The Padres right fielder is approaching an entirely clean bill of health.
But the club isn't eager to rush Renfroe back to the big leagues until he can find some consistency at the plate.