The Padres and Morejon avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2 million contract Thursday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

The Padres could move Morejon into the rotation next season. AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Morejon earned a save against the Pirates on Wednesday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work.

Morejon picked up a hold against Baltimore on Friday despite allowing two runs on three hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one batter.

The Padres recalled Morejon from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

The Padres optioned Morejon to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Morejon signed a one-year contract with the Padres on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.

Morejon (knee) has made his last two rehab appearances at Triple-A El Paso, covering 1.2 innings and allowing an unearned run on one hit and no walks while striking out three between the two outings.

Morejon (knee) kicked off a minor-league rehab assignment with the Padres' Arizona Complex League club Friday, striking out two batters in one scoreless inning.

Morejon (knee) was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday.