SAN DIEGO -- The Padres will skip right-hander Justin
Germano's next scheduled start, on Monday at home against
Pittsburgh.
Germano has lost 10 of 12 decisions since starting the season
5-0. His most recent loss was a 6-1 defeat at the Los Angeles
Dodgers on Wednesday night. Germano allowed eight hits and six
runs, five earned, in five-plus innings.
"Justin is going to take a step back," manager Bud Black said.
"It might be a good time for him. Now's the time for him to catch
his breath. He's going to miss his turn and we'll re-evaluate it."
Rookie right-hander Jack Cassel will take Germano's place.
Recently acquired Brett Tomko will make his first start for the
Padres on Saturday night against San Francisco.