Padres' Taylor Kohlwey: Promoted to majors

San Diego selected Kohlwey's contract from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Kohlwey has arrived in the majors for the first time at age 28 after posting an .814 OPS with nine homers and 10 steals in 78 games this season at the Triple-A level. He'll be a backup option at first base and both corner outfield spots.