Shawn Kelley (calf) will begin a rehab assignment Friday with High-A Lake Elsinore, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Kelley (calf) will begin a rehab assignment Friday with High-A Lake Elsinore, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Kelley threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Wednesday without incident and reported he was ready to begin a rehab stint shortly afterward. He'll likely need to appear in a few rehab games, but a return as soon as he's eligible to come off the disabled list on May 7 seems to be within reach.