The Padres have recalled relief pitcher Tommy Layne from Triple-A Tucson, MLB.com reports.

Layne, 28, has experienced short major league stints over the last two seasons. Overall he owns a 2.82 ERA in 32 games with 29 strikeouts against three walks. He has spent most of the season with Tucson, where he owns a 4.03 ERA and 1.14 K/BB.