Kelly (groin) is ramping up is baseball activities and is hopeful to throw a side session this Friday, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports.

Kelly has been progressing after suffering a groin strain early on in spring training. The fact that he's slated to throw a side session later this week is a good sign that he's on track to appear in a spring training game in the not-too-distant future.

Kelly (groin) has been cleared for field work and some baseball activities, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports.

Kelly suffered a groin strain in the initial days of spring training. While it appears he's moving in the right direction in his recovery, he has not been cleared for bullpen sessions and there is no set timetable for him to return to a mound.

Kelly (groin) has returned to the field , Dennis Lin of U-T San Diego reports.

There's no word if Kelly is 100 percent, so be on the lookout for any appearances by him in the Padres' next few spring games to confirm his health.

Kelly will miss a few days with a groin strain, Dennis Lin of U-T San Diego reports.

Missing time won't be good for Kelly's roster chances, considering how rough his rookie 2014 season was (6.21 ERA, 1.690 WHIP). Despite a very high 55.8 percent groundball rate, he fell victim to a 1.55 HR/9 that should regress this season. He's still a real prospect though, so he should be given the opportunity to show his stuff this spring.

Kelly (elbow) will face no restrictions entering spring training, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Kelly was shut down for the season by the Padres last May after straining his forearm in a rehab start with Double-A San Antonio, but the full offseason to recover has him feeling healthy and confident heading into 2015. An array of injuries that included Tommy John surgery in 2013 have provided a number obstacles for the 25-year-old, who was considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball when he was dealt to San Diego in December 2010 as part of the Adrian Gonzalez trade. Kelly will receive the chance to compete for the Padres' No. 5 rotation spot, but it's more likely that he opens the season at Triple-A El Paso to build up his innings count.

Kelly (elbow) will be stretched out as a starter at the club's major-league spring training, John Morosi of Fox Sports reports.

Kelly had a shortened 2014 season after missing the entirety of the 2013 campaign following Tommy John surgery. He experienced recurring elbow soreness and was shut down in May after making four starts last year. The news of Kelly getting work as a starter during spring training is an encouraging sign for the 25-year-old right hander. There are a few other starters vying for the fifth spot in the rotation ahead of Kelly at this point, but being stretched into a starter speaks to the Padres' confidence in Kelly's health right now.

Kelly (elbow) will ramp up his throwing program in early 2015, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

After missing the 2013 season due to Tommy John surgery, Kelly didn't make an appearance after May 19 as a result of a sore right elbow. Prior to the shutdown, he posted a 2.21 ERA, 1.279 WHIP, and 17:1 K:BB in 20.1 innings across four starts at High-A Lake Elsinore and Double-A San Antonio. In early August, he started playing catch, which, along with the aforementioned program, will aid in his aim to be ready for spring training next year.

Kelly (elbow) began playing catch about two weeks ago, but is unlikely to pitch in games this season, the Union-Tribune's Dennis Lin reports.

He had been shut down with elbow soreness since the issue first arose in May, and at this point the Padres likely just want him primed to be ready to pitch in spring training games in 2015.

Padres transferred RHP Casey Kelly from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

It's a procedural move that won't affect the right-hander's recovery timetable. Kelly is on his way back from Tommy John surgery and still a few weeks away from resuming his throwing program. He's already had one major setback.

Casey Kelly (elbow) is likely to resume throwing about 2-3 weeks.

Kelly is still dealing with some soreness in his elbow, but the good news is that he doesn't have any ligament damage. Even if all goes well with his throwing program, he likely won't be an option for the Padres until well into the second half of the season.

Casey Kelly (elbow) is still a few weeks away from resuming a throwing program.

Kelly had a setback during his rehab assignment late last month, and although tests came back negative, the Padres are proceeding cautiously with him. He won't be an option for the Padres until the second half.

An MRI on Casey Kelly's (elbow) pitching arm has come back negative.

Kelly had some soreness after his last rehab start, necessitating the exam. He's avoided structural damage, but there's no timetable for the right-hander's return to the mound. Kelly is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and has a 2.21 ERA and 17/1 K/BB ratio over 20 1/3 rehab innings so far.

Padres general manager Josh Byrnes said that Casey Kelly (elbow) will skip a rehab start after being "a little sore" after his last outing.

It sounds like the Padres are just being cautious here, as Byrnes said the club just wants to "make sure he's ready to go." Kelly has pitched well on his rehab assignment so far, putting up a 2.21 ERA and 17/1 K/BB ratio over 20 1/3 innings.

Casey Kelly (elbow) tossed six scoreless innings in a rehab start Monday for Double-A San Antonio.

Kelly struck out six and did not issue a walk in the impressive outing. He hasn't appeared in a major league game since 2012 due to elbow issues but could be an option for the Padres' rotation by the end of this month. The 24-year-old is a former top prospect.

Padres right-handed pitcher Casey Kelly went six innings for Double-A San Antonio on Wednesday, scattering seven singles, one walk, and one hit batsman, while allowing three runs (one earned) and striking out two batters.

Kelly threw 59 of his 88 pitches for strikes, and is progressing toward returning to the major leagues in the next few weeks.

Padres RHP Casey Kelly made his first rehab start on Saturday, allowing two runs over 3 2/3 innings for High-A Lake Elsinore.

Kelly, who had Tommy John surgery 13 months ago, allowed six hits (including two doubles and a triple), but struck out five batters while throwing 58 pitches, 44 of which were strikes (76%). Kelly profiled as a solid #2/#3 starter prior to his injury, and he is only 24, so there is the chance he could bounce back for a solid career.

Casey Kelly (elbow) is likely to make his first rehab start over the weekend.

Kelly threw four innings in an extended spring start on Monday, his last before going on an assignment. He is expected to begin rehab at High-A Lake Elsinore. The right-hander continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Casey Kelly (elbow) is ready to begin a rehab assignment after throwing 41 pitches Tuesday in an extended spring training game.

"He said he felt great," said Padres assistant general manager A.J. Hinch. Kelly is expected to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Lake Elsinore later this week. He's had a few starts and stops along the way but could be an option for the Padres sometime next month if he continues to progress.

Casey Kelly (elbow) is scheduled to throw in an extended spring training game on Monday.

If all goes well with that outing, he'll be cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment. He's working his way back from Tommy John surgery, but as long as he continues to progress, he could be looking at a return to the Padres before the All-Star break.

Casey Kelly (elbow) played catch Monday.

Kelly was scratched from a simulated game Saturday due to soreness in his surgically-repaired right elbow, but it was only in the back of his elbow and not related to his Tommy John surgery. The next step calls for him to throw a simulated game in a few days. The Padres aren't going to push him, but he should contribute at some point this season if he can avoid setbacks.