Padres' Alek Jacob: Sent to El Paso

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

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 midseason promotion to San Diego's bullpen if he stays hot in Triple-A.