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Added to roster for NLDS Jacob has a spot on the Padres' roster for the National League Division Series against the Dodgers.

Impact Jacob was optioned to Triple-A El Paso in late September, though that came after the minor-league season had concluded. The righty reliever spent most of the campaign with El Paso but logged seven appearances over two stints with San Diego, posting a 2.45 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 19:2 K:BB over 14.2 innings. Jacob pitched more than one inning in five of the seven outings and topped out at 3.2 frames against Tampa Bay on Aug. 31.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Triple-A The Padres optioned Jacob to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Impact Since returning to the majors at the end of August, Jacob has allowed three earned runs over 8.1 innings across three appearances, though he hasn't pitched in a game since Sept. 14. He'll now head back to the minors as the Padres sacrifice some of their bullpen depth to bring back Randy Vasquez, who will start Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Triple-A The Padres optioned Jacob to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Impact After returning to the majors at the end of August, Jacob allowed three earned runs over 8.1 innings across three appearances, though he hadn't pitched in a game since Sept. 14. He'll now head back to the minors as the Padres sacrifice some of their bullpen depth to bring back Randy Vasquez, who will start Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Padres notes: Alek Jacob picks up bullpen; Wandy Peralta, Elías Díaz set to join roster; Fernando Tatis Jr. appears close to doing so MLB rosters expand on Sunday, and Fernando Tatis Jr. appears days away from return from injured list; odd day off next week explained

SEPTEMBER 1 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Rejoins MLB bullpen The Padres recalled Jacob from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Impact Jacob has allowed one earned run in 6.1 frames with the Padres this season, though he's posted a 5.14 ERA in seven innings since being sent back to the minors Aug. 8. Nonetheless, he'll rejoin the big-league squad to give the bullpen an additional fresh arm, taking the place of Sean Reynolds.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to minors The Padres optioned Jacob to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.

Impact Jacob struck out three and gave up a hit over a scoreless 22-pitch inning in relief in Wednesday's 9-8 extra-inning loss to the Pirates. Though Jacob likely would have been available for Thursday's series finale in Pittsburgh, the San Diego bullpen as a whole had been used heavily of late, so he was the odd man out as the Padres called up a fresh long-relief arm in Carl Edwards from El Paso.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from El Paso The Padres recalled Jacob from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Impact Jacob has spent the entire season with El Paso, putting up a 5.59 ERA and 1.88 WHIP through 46.2 innings. Despite his lackluster performance, he'll be called upon to provide San Diego's bullpen with a fresh arm, replacing Adam Mazur on the active roster.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to El Paso The Padres optioned Jacob to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

Impact Jacob spent most of last season at Double-A San Antonio but appeared in three games for the Padres in July, throwing three scoreless innings while striking out five and walking one. The 25-year-old had a relatively successful spring as well, and he could receive a mid-season promotion to San Diego's bullpen if he stays hot in Triple-A.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL Jacob (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact Jacob has been on the shelf since late July with a minor flexor strain and a minor UCL sprain in his right elbow. While he will be eligible to return later this month, the smart money would seem to be on the Padres holding him out for the remainder of the season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down for multiple weeks MRI results revealed a minor flexor strain and a minor UCL sprain in Jacob's right elbow, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The good news is Jacob won't need to undergo surgery, but he's still going to be shut down from throwing for two-to-four weeks before beginning a throwing program. No official return timeline has been established, but it's likely Jacob's absence will extend into September. The 25-year-old righty threw three scoreless innings before landing on the injured list Saturday.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 21, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM