Manager Andy Green said that Maurer will handle a good chunk of the eighth-inning duties for the Padres this season, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Maurer was hoping to land a rotation spot during spring training, but he instead came out with at least a decent share of high-leverage innings out of the bullpen. It's unclear how much he'll share those duties during the season, but this is still a vote of confidence for the right-hander going forward. It also boosts his value in leagues that count holds.