10:10am: The Padres have optioned left-hander Kyle Hart to Triple-A El Paso, according to the club’s transactions tracker at MLB.com. No corresponding move is listed but they will presumably bring up another pitcher before tonight’s game.

As soon as Kyle Hart struggled on the mound, you knew he would become a victim of his ineffectiveness. The San Diego Padres wasted little time sending him to El Paso after another disappointing outing.

Right-hander Ryan Bergert lengthening bullpen in interim as Padres don’t need fifth starter until May 6 in New York