Cory Luebke will miss all of the 2014 season after it's been determined that he'll require a second Tommy John surgery on his left elbow.

Luebke felt pain in the elbow back in September and was shut down, but he was able to throw from a mound with no issues a couple months later. However, an MRI last Friday revealed a re-tear of his ulnar collateral ligament, which means he's set to go under the knife again. "I feel bad for him . from 2011 through the first part of 2012, he was certainly on his way," said Padres general manager Josh Byrnes. "This is a real setback. There's been a lot of missed time. Hopefully in a year or so, he can get back to being Cory Luebke. This whole thing has been a mystery."

According to Corey Brock of MLB.com, Padres general manager Josh Byrnes is considering using Cory Luebke out of the bullpen to begin the season.

The 28-year-old southpaw missed the entire 2013 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Byrnes indicated that they may play it safe as they ease him back into action, beginning the season in the bullpen to limit his workload, while building up his arm strength before transitioning to the rotation. While it's a great idea from the Padres perspective, it would severely limit Luebke's fantasy value for 2014.

Padres general manager Josh Byrnes said Tuesday that Cory Luebke (elbow) has "thrown off a mound a couple of times" recently.

"Luebke's been good," Byrnes said. "He's thrown off a mound a couple of times, and he's probably going to come out to San Diego in a week or two and throw to some hitters." Luebke had multiple setbacks along the way in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, missing the entire 2013 season. The Padres are hoping he'll be ready to roll at the start of spring training.

Padres activated LHP Cory Luebke from the 60-day disabled list.

It's a procedural move in order to stick him back on the 40-man roster. Luebke missed all of 2013 while recovering from Tommy John surgery and had multiple setbacks along the way. The Padres are hoping he'll be ready to compete for a rotation spot in spring training.

Cory Luebke (elbow) will have his arm examined by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tim Kremchek in Cincinnati this week.

Luebke has been shut down three times in his comeback from Tommy John surgery, and the Padres want to get a handle on his situation going into the offseason. Manager Bud Black admitted to having some concern. "Anybody who's in this stage of a rehab and they're not over the hump, you always worry," Black said. "You're always worried, and in this case just because of the position he plays and the pain is near the same spot. There is probably a little bit more concern than in most cases."

Cory Luebke (elbow) has been shut down for the remainder of the 2013 season.

Luebke, who his working his way back from Tommy John surgery, threw just four bullpen sessions and has been complaining of renewed elbow soreness. The next step will be a visit with Dr. Kremchek. At this point, his availability to pitch in Winter ball could be at risk.

Cory Luebke (elbow) threw 30 pitches in a bullpen session on Friday, the second such session he's had this week.

This comes on the heels of Luebke tossing 70 pitches during his first session earlier in the week. He is extremely unlikely to return this season, but will pitch in Winter ball and should be completely recovered and ready to contribute in 2014.

Cory Luebke (elbow) is scheduled to throw two side sessions this week.

Luebke resumed his throwing program earlier this month, but remains unlikely to return this season. He remains on track to be completely recovered from Tommy John surgery for spring training.

Cory Luebke (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday.

It's the first time he's thrown off a mound since last May's Tommy John surgery. Luebke has had a few setbacks along the way and isn't expected to return this season. "He looked good and felt fine, so that's a great sign," Padres manager Bud Black said. "There's been a couple setbacks along the way and that happens, and today was a good sign. It's just another little step, there's still a lot of ground to cover."

Padres manager Bud Black said Thursday that it's "unlikely" Cory Luebke (elbow) and Joe Wieland (elbow) will return this season.

It's unlikely that we will see them in a major league game this season," Black said of Luebke and Wieland. Both have had multiple setbacks in their recovery from Tommy John surgery. Luebke is throwing again, while Wieland is currently shut down with triceps soreness. They should be fine by spring training next year, but they're simply going to run out of time this season.

Padres manager Bud Black said there's a "definite possibility" that Cory Luebke (elbow) won't pitch in 2013.

Luebke is currently working his way back from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and has been shut down since last month with renewed soreness in his elbow. He will try to resume a throwing program in 2-3 weeks.

Cory Luebke (elbow) has had his throwing program stopped for the second time this year in his attempt to return from Tommy John surgery.

He was shut down in early March before resuming playing catch on April 1, and he had progressed to playing catch off a mound before this latest setback. The first time he stopped his program the club deemed the setback to be minor, so it's possible that with little to play for this year they're just being extra careful with the left-hander. Still, this doesn't bode well for his attempt to return to pitching by the All-Star break.

Cory Luebke (elbow) resumed playing catch on April 1.

Luebke had a minor setback in early March and was shut down from his throwing program, but he's slowly starting to build up his workload again. He's not sure if the time off will have an impact on his timeline, but the Padres were previously aiming for him to return around midseason.

Padres placed LHP Cory Luebke on the 60-day disabled list with a left elbow injury.

Luebke is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and won't be available until around the All-Star break. He was recently shut down from his throwing program, but the Padres deemed it a minor setback.

Cory Luebke (elbow) has been shut down from his throwing program.

Luebke is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and hasn't done anything the last two weeks. The Padres are calling the setback minor, so this isn't expected to affect his original 12-month timetable. Luebke is hoping to rejoin San Diego's rotation sometime around the All-Star break.

Cory Luebke (elbow) has been playing catch from 70 feet three times per week.

He'll gradually increase the distance as the offseason moves along, though it's not clear when the target date is for him throwing off a mound. Luebke underwent Tommy John surgery in May and is shooting to rejoin the Padres' rotation sometime around midseason.

Padres activated LHP Cory Luebke from the 60-day disabled list.

Luebke had a 2.61 ERA over his first five starts this season prior to having Tommy John surgery in May. The 27-year-old southpaw figures to be a bit behind to begin the 2013 season, but he still has a promising future ahead of him.

Cory Luebke (elbow) will be allowed to begin a throwing program on November 1.

Working his way back from Tommy John surgery, Leubke thus far has been doing some light work with weights without many restrictions. He had surgery on May 24, so the lefty likely won't return until around midseason next year.

Cory Luebke (elbow) will begin a strength program next week.

"We're to the point now where we're starting to get a little more aggressive with the strength stuff," Luebke said. "Up to now, we've done a lot of the same stuff. But in the 12th week is where you begin working your upper body and elbow." Luebke is likely to be sidelined into 2013 while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Cory Luebke underwent successful Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on Wednesday.

The surgery was performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum. Luebke will miss the rest of the season and likely the early part of 2013, but he still has plenty of promise. The 27-year-old southpaw has a 3.25 ERA over his first 188 1/3 innings in the big leagues.