Padres signed RHP Anthony Reyes to a minor league contract.

Reyes has chronic elbow issues and hasn't appeared in a major league game since the 2009 season. But the Padres will hope for the best on a low-risk contract.

Anthony Reyes will (elbow) will start an extended spring training game Tuesday.

Reyes has been battling elbow problems since the offseason and isn't expected to return to the major leagues anytime soon. The 29-year-old hasn't pitched in a major league game since the summer of 2009.

Anthony Reyes (elbow) looked good in a batting practice session Friday and could pitch in a game by Tuesday.

"He looked good," said manager Manny Acta. "If everything goes OK, he'll throw a bullpen on Sunday and probably pitch in a game on Tuesday." Reyes said that he feels "all right" and "nothing is hurting," but he conceded he no longer has a shot for the No. 5 spot in the rotation due to the setback with his elbow. "I don't care where I start as long as I'm pitching," said Reyes. The 29-year-old has an opt-out clause in his contract that he can exercise if he's not in the majors by a certain date.

Anthony Reyes (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Friday in Indians camp.

The right-hander will be facing outfielder Grady Sizemore, who is making his own recovery from an injury. Reyes has been slowed this spring by elbow soreness but is quickly getting back on track.

Anthony Reyes (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday.

Reyes had a bit of a scare with his throwing elbow a couple weeks back, a legitimate concern following Tommy John surgery. He's back on track now, though, and is expected to throw a simulated game Friday. It's unlikely he'll have enough time to threaten for a rotation spot to begin the year.

Anthony Reyes (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Sunday.

Reyes has played catch in recent days and evidently feels well enough to take it to the mound. It's still up in the air as to when he'll make his debut in a game. The right-hander entered camp in a competition for the No. 5 job in the rotation, but he's fallen behind.

Anthony Reyes (elbow) threw for the first time Friday since being shut down five days ago.

He played catch from 90 feet Friday and hopes to move back to 120 feet Saturday before progressing to throwing bullpen sessions next week. Reyes entered camp as part of the competition for the No. 5 starter job, but he's fallen behind due to elbow woes. A recent MRI on the elbow revealed no structural damage.

Anthony Reyes is currently dealing with discomfort is his surgically-repaired right elbow.

Reyes didn't pitch in either of the team's intrasquad games on Thursday and Friday and had a bullpen session scratched on Sunday. "He got checked out and everything," said Indians manager Manny Acta. "He's fine, but he's going to take a few days off. The ligament is perfect. There's no structural damage. He's just going to take a few days off and we'll go from there." The 29-year-old hasn't thrown a pitch in the majors since undergoing Tommy John surgery in June of 2009. He's competing against Josh Tomlin, Jeanmar Gomez, David Huff and Aaron Laffey for the final spot in the starting rotation, but this setback obviously won't help his chances.

Indians manager Manny Acta called Anthony Reyes (elbow) a "sleeper" for the final spot in the starting rotation.

Reyes hasn't thrown a pitch in the major leagues since undergoing Tommy John surgery in June of 2009, but Acta said he was hitting between 90-96 mph on the radar gun with his fastball and showing a strong breaking ball during the instructional league in October. The 29-year-old left-hander is set to compete with Aaron Laffey, David Huff, Josh Tomlin and Jeanmar Gomez for the fifth spot in the rotation.

Indians re-signed RHP Anthony Reyes.

Reyes was dropped from the Tribe's 40-man roster in late October, but he's still a talent they have faith in and has shown flashes of potential when healthy. It's probably a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, where the 29-year-old will try for a 2011 rotation spot.

Indians outrighted RHPs Anthony Reyes and Hector Ambriz and C Chris Gimenez to Triple-A Columbus.

The Indians wanted to clear some room on their 40-man roster, which is now down to 39. Reyes and Gimenez can elect free agency, but Ambriz, a former Rule 5 pick, is still under team control.

Indians manager Manny Acta acknowledged Wednesday that Anthony Reyes (elbow) is unlikely to return to the majors this year.

Reyes was shut down from his minor league rehab assignment earlier this week after allowing 16 runs in 2 2/3 innings at the Double-A level. He's better off resting up and preparing for the opening of 2011.

Anthony Reyes (elbow surgery) made it through Friday's bullpen session in good shape.

Reyes was recently pulled from his rehab assignment at Double-A Akron because of a back injury. It sounds like he should head back out on the assignment soon, and he and the Indians still hope he can pitch at some point this season for the big club.

Anthony Reyes (elbow surgery) was pulled from his rehab assignment with back tightness.

The right-hander will throw a bullpen session for the big league staff on Friday. Reyes was blasted for nine runs over 1 2/3 innings Sunday in his latest rehab start at Double-A Akron, so perhaps now we have a reason as to why he struggled. The Indians, at least before this setback, were expecting Reyes to contribute to the major league club this season.

Anthony Reyes (elbow surgery) will continue his rehab at Double-A Akron Tuesday.

Reyes' first two rehab appearances were in the Arizona Summer League, where he gave up two earned runs with six strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings. He will throw either 50 pitches or go three innings Tuesday, whichever comes first. Manager Manny Acta expects Reyes to pitch for the major league club this season, but he's not sure whether it will be as a starter or reliever.

Anthony Reyes (elbow surgery) began his rehab assignment Saturday with the Indians' rookie-level team in Arizona.

The outing seemed to go well, as he pitched two hitless innings, walking one and striking out four. Reyes still has a long ways to go in his recovery from Tommy John surgery and it would be a surprise if he makes any sort of impact with the major league club in 2010.

Anthony Reyes (elbow surgery) is expected to begin playing in minor league games "within the next few weeks."

Reyes underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last June and is still in the process of recovery. MLB.com Indians beat writer Anthony Castrovince has heard nothing but good things, but the former Cardinal and USC Trojan is unlikely to contribute in the majors before August.