Elbert was reassigned to minor league camp Wednesday, the Union-Tribune reports.

Elbert was a non-roster invitee this spring, but he struggled over six appearances this spring, allowing six runs, six hits, and six walks. By reassigning Elbert, Alex Torres and Frank Garces are the remaining left-handed relievers on the Padres' 40-man roster.

Elbert elected elected to become a free agent Monday.

The Dodgers outrighted Elbert, and he opted to pursue a more stable role with another franchise. The 29-year-old lefty reliever posted sub-3.00 ERAs in each of his last three stints in the big leagues, and should be able to catch on somewhere.

Elbert had his contract purchased by the Dodgers on Friday, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports.

Elbert will be added to the bullpen mix, but we certainly won't see him in high-leverage situations any time soon. Elbert last pitched in a big league game in 2012 and has since undergone Tommy John surgery plus another two elbow procedures.

Elbert cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports.

Teams were understandably scared off of adding Elbert to their 40-man rosters with the lefty coming off his second Tommy John surgery. He'll look to reestablish some velocity in the minors with the hope of contending for a major league job in 2015.

Dodgers activated LHP Scott Elbert from the 60-day disabled list; designated him for assignment.

Elbert's career has been sabotaged by injuries, as he's had three elbow surgeries since his last big league appearance in 2012 and also missed a year in the minors due to shoulder surgery. The lefty has posted a 4.26 ERA over 15 rehab appearances while working his way back from his latest operation, and the Dodgers have apparently decided just to cut bait. He's 28 and throws left-handed, so someone will give him a shot.

Scott Elbert (elbow) has had his minor league rehab assignment at High-A Rancho Cucamonga shut down for the next week due to soreness in a toe on his left foot.

Elbert is currently working his way back from Tommy John surgery. With this setback, he won't be an option to rejoin the Dodgers bullpen until after the All-Star break.

Scott Elbert threw a perfect inning at High-A Rancho Cucamonga Saturday.

It was Elbert's second rehab assignment and it was excellent. He threw a perfect inning, including two strikeouts.

Scott Elbert (appendectomy, elbow) threw off a bullpen mound Saturday at Dodger Stadium.

Elbert is making slow but steady progress in his recovery from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and a January 28 appendectomy. He is on the 60-day disabled list and there is no timetable for his return.

Scott Elbert (appendectomy, elbow) threw off a mound Friday.

It's the first time he's done so since undergoing an appendectomy on January 28. Elbert is on the 60-day disabled list, but that's because he's recovering from Tommy John surgery. He's expected to be out until midseason.

Scott Elbert revealed Sunday that he had an appendectomy last month.

Elbert was placed on the 60-day DL Saturday as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. He won't throw for a bit while he recovers from the appendectomy, so it's possible this will delay his rehab a bit. Regardless, the Dodgers aren't counting on seeing him until the second half of the season.

Dodgers placed LHP Scott Elbert on the 60-day disabled list.

The move was made to make room for newly signed Paul Maholm on the 40-man roster. Elbert is still recovering from Tommy John surgery last June, so the designation does nothing to his timetable. Last month Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said he believes Elbert could be ready to return as soon as July.

Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti believes that Scott Elbert (elbow) could be ready to return by July.

Elbert underwent Tommy John surgery last June, so that would put him around a year out from the procedure. The 28-year-old left-hander compiled a 2.32 ERA in 90 relief appearances from 2011-2012, so he could still be a useful bullpen piece for Los Angeles.

Dodgers agreed to terms with LHP Scott Elbert on a one-year contract.

Elbert had Tommy John surgery in June, so he would have been let go if he didn't agree to a cheap one-year deal before the tender deadline. The oft-injured southpaw might be back to help the Dodgers after the All-Star break, but it's not something they'll be counting on.

Scott Elbert will undergo Tommy John surgery on his left elbow.

Elbert had a pair of surgeries on his elbow over the offseason, but obviously neither of them wound up working. The 27-year-old left-hander will be sidelined until around midseason next year.

Scott Elbert (elbow) underwent an MRI on Tuesday.

Elbert was shut down from his rehab assignment earlier this week after his surgically-repaired left elbow did not respond well to pitching in back-to-back outings at Double-A Chattanooga. The 27-year-old left-hander had been on track to rejoin the Dodgers later this month.

Scott Elbert (elbow) has been shut down from his rehab assignment.

Elbert's twice-surgically-repaired left elbow didn't respond well to back-to-back outings with Double-A Chattanooga. It's not clear how big of a setback this is, but obviously he's not going to return anytime soon.

Dodgers transferred LHP Scott Elbert from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a spot for Peter Moylan on the 40-man roster. Elbert had multiple surgeries on his elbow over the winter, but is making encouraging progress on his rehab assignment. He should be ready to join the Dodgers' bullpen within a few days.

Scott Elbert (elbow) successfully pitched back-to-back days this weekend at Double-A Chattanooga.

Elbert faced just one batter in each appearance, but that was by design. The left-hander should be cleared to join the Dodgers' bullpen at some point this week.

Scott Elbert (elbow) will pitch in minor league rehab games on Saturday and Sunday, where he'll likely face one hitter each game.

If all goes well with those two outings, he's expected to be activated from the disabled list and return to the Dodgers' bullpen next week. The 27-year-old lefty posted a 2.20 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 29/13 K/BB ratio in 32 2/3 innings for the Dodgers in 2012 and will give them another solid option in the middle innings.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Scott Elbert's (elbow) velocity during his rehab assignment "still isn't where we want it to be."

"But he's going in the right direction," the skipper added. Elbert has made four rehab appearances, but it appears he's not terribly close to being activated from the disabled list.