Latest On Joe Musgrove
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Key Points:
- Joe Musgrove's return to the Padres has been delayed due to setbacks following Tommy John surgery and flexor tendon repair in October 2024, causing him to miss the entire 2025 season and casting doubt on his availability in 2026.
- Musgrove began rehab assignments in August 2026 but has struggled with arm fatigue and slow recovery, leading to irregular pitching appearances and limited innings.
- Padres manager Craig Stammen noted that Musgrove is recovering more slowly than hoped, requiring careful management of his workload and recovery time.
- The Padres' pitching rotation faces significant uncertainty, with multiple key pitchers dealing with injuries or free agency, and the team having made midseason acquisitions to bolster the staff.
- Looking ahead to 2027, Musgrove remains under contract but is a major question mark, and the Padres will likely need to seek additional pitching help depending on his health and other roster developments.
