Brito has a locker at Petco Park on Monday and is expected to be recalled from Triple-A El Paso to pitch in some capacity for the Padres during Tuesday's game versus the Diamondbacks, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
The Padres have yet to name a starting pitcher for the second game of a four-game set, but it looks like a foregone conclusion that Brito will take the ball either as a traditional starter or bulk reliever. Brito missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from internal brace surgery on his right elbow but has pitched well in 10 minor-league outings in 2026, posting a 2.30 ERA and 36:15 K:BB over 43 innings. The righty has a high pitch count this season of 77, so he could have a somewhat limited workload Tuesday. Brito will line up for an additional start/bulk-relief appearance this weekend against the Blue Jays while Randy Vasquez (ankle) is on the shelf.