A sore back has prevented Padres pitcher Brandon Maurer from playing over the last few days, reports U-T San Diego.
Manager Bud Black said Maurer would throw a bullpen session Monday or Tuesday and could possibly pitch in Tuesday's split-squad game.
"He's getting closer," Black said. "But he has had a little bit of a back issue. We've just been real cautious with it knowing there's plenty of time left here this spring."