SAN DIEGO -- Saturday afternoon offered the Padres a sight for sore eyes.
Three hours before first pitch against Arizona, right-hander Tyson Ross threw a live batting practice session against Padres hitters -- marking the first time he's taken the Petco Park mound since Opening Day.
It's possible Ross could head out for a rehab assignment shortly, although the club may ask him to face hitters once more before doing so. Either way, the Padres are hopeful Ross can return to make three or four starts for the Padres before the end of the season.