David Morgan News: Will work as opener Sunday

Morgan is slated to serve as the Padres' opening pitcher for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Morgan will be making his second start of the season -- in his first appearance as an opener July 6 versus the Rangers, he gave up one run over 1.1 frames. The right-hander hasn't tossed more than two innings in any outing this season, so he likely won't be asked to record more than six outs Sunday. Kyle Hart is expected to be called up from Triple-A El Paso to work in bulk relief behind Morgan.