PEORIA, Ariz. -- On the first day of his recovery from Tommy John surgery last year, Carter Capps set a goal.
"March 8, I had surgery," Capps said. "March 9, I wanted to be ready for [the following] Opening Day. I knew I was going to miss that season, but I really wanted to push the envelope, attack the rehab and get after it. That was always my goal, to be ready for Opening Day."
As of Wednesday -- the first workout day for Padres pitchers and catchers -- he's on track. Capps, who will compete for the closer job, threw a bullpen session, his sixth since returning to the mound in January.