Jake Peavy, the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner and member of the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame, has rejoined the team as special assistant to CEO Erik Greupner.
San Francisco Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum will be placed on the disabled list for the first time in his career Monday, manager Bruce Bochy said.
Hunter Pence could be headed back to the disabled list.
Giants right fielder Hunter Pence, who suffered a broken left forearm during spring training, took batting practice Monday and is close to beginning a rehab assignment.
San Franciso Giants right-hander Jake Peavy threw about 25 fastballs in a bullpen session and reported progress, while Hunter Pence was given the OK to take batting practice on the field Sunday.
Jake Peavy, who struggled in his first two starts of the season, was placed on the disabled list with a back strain by the Giants.
