Apr 09, 2008 4:43 PM EST

Padres' catcher Michael Barrett will miss two-to-eight weeks after spraining his elbow, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Newly-promoted catcher Colt Morton will spot start for the team as they look at Josh Bard and Damien Miller as veteran replacements.

Although the time frame is officially two-to-eight weeks, the Padres expect Barrett to miss at least six weeks of action.

Via The San Diego Union-Tribune