Peavy to start Thursday against Dodgers

San Diego Padres pitcher Jake Peavy will come off the disabled list and face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. Peavy reacted well to his four-inning simulated start Saturday with no physical setbacks to his strained right elbow. "We didn't feel there was any need to either take more time or move him up," Padres manager Bud Black said. "We thought the time was right to slot him in Thursday." Peavy had no doubt that he is ready to go. (link)