Joe Thatcher (shoulder) threw another bullpen session Monday to good results.

"I'm feeling good," said Thatcher. "I don't know what to say." He should be made available out of the San Diego bullpen by this weekend or early next week.

Joe Thatcher (shoulder) threw off a mound in extended spring training Sunday.

Thatcher dealt with shoulder issues all spring, so he will need more than just a couple appearances in a game setting before the Padres activate him. He should be ready sometime this month if he doesn't have any setbacks.

Padres placed LHP Joe Thatcher on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a strained left shoulder.

Thatcher, who also began last year on the disabled list with a sprained shoulder, was given a cortisone shot last week and has begun playing catch. Look for him to return sometime in April.

Joe Thatcher (shoulder) will begin the season on the disabled list.

Thatcher hasn't appeared in a game this spring due to a sore left shoulder. He recently underwent an MRI which revealed no structural damage, but was given a cortisone shot earlier this week. There's simply not enough time to get the reliable left-hander ready for the season.

Joe Thatcher has been shut down indefinitely due to ongoing soreness in his throwing shoulder.

The left-hander has been battling discomfort since the Catcus League schedule began and now looks unlikely to be ready for the start of the regular season. The Padres haven't offered up a timetable for Thatcher's return. Things may be opening up for veteran southpaw Randy Flores to make the Padres' Opening Day roster.

Padres manager Bud Black admitted Tuesday that it's "getting close" as to whether Joe Thatcher (shoulder) will be ready to start the season on time.

Thatcher has been sidelined for the duration of the exhibition schedule due to shoudler soreness. While he has been doing some long-tossing and is scheduled to throw on the side later this week, there's no timetable for him to get into a game. The Padres won't rule Thatcher out yet, but he has to make some strides rather quickly here.

Padres manager Bud Black said Monday that Joe Thatcher (shoulder) is close to playing catch.

Thatcher has been limited in the early days of the exhibition schedule due to shoulder soreness, but the Padres don't appear too concerned right now. The 29-year-old southpaw had the same issue last spring and actually opened the season on the disabled list before finishing with a sparkling 1.29 ERA and 45/7 K/BB ratio over 35 innings.

Joe Thatcher will miss a scheduled spring game appearance Monday due to shoulder soreness.

"It's bothering me again in the same spot," said Thatcher, who dealt with a similar case of shoulder discomfort last spring around this time. He's hoping that he will be able to battle through it just like he did in 2010. The lefty specialist posted a 1.29 ERA in 65 appearances last season.

Joe Thatcher returned to action on Friday May 21.

Joe Thatcher was forced to leave Tuesday's game against the Giants in the 12th inning due to tightness in his left side and back.

"When I went out there for the second inning, I was feeling some tightness in my side and back," said Thatcher. "I could have pitched but I think I'm alright." He's currently listed as day to day.

Joe Thatcher left Tuesday's game in the 12th inning with an undisclosed injury.

He might have aggravated the shoulder injury that had him on the disabled list at the beginning of the season. Used pretty strictly as a specialist, Thatcher had allowed two runs over 3 2/3 innings in eight appearances this season.

Padres activated LHP Joe Thatcher from the 15-day disabled list.

Thatcher posted a 3.60 ERA over five innings in six rehab appearances with Triple-A Portland, clearing the way for his return. He was forced to begin the season on the disabled list due to a strained left shoulder. The 28-year-old southpaw posted a 2.80 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 55/18 K/BB ratio in 45 innings with the Padres last season.

Joe Thatcher (shoulder) pitched a scoreless inning Sunday in his fourth rehab appearance for Triple-A Portland.

Thatcher allowed a run in his first appearance, but he's pitched clean innings his last three times out. He might rejoin the San Diego pen this week.

Joe Thatcher (shoulder) threw another bullpen session on Wednesday.

Thatcher was forced to begin the season on the disabled list due to a strained left shoulder. The talented southpaw could be headed for a rehab assignment relatively soon.

Padres placed LHP Joe Thatcher on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a strained left shoulder.

Thatcher has begun playing catch and should return soon after he's eligible. The southpaw suffered the shoulder injury on March 19.