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Padres RHP Joe Musgrove expected to open season on IL
- San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove will open the season on the injured list, manager Craig Stammen confirmed Monday. The 33-year-old right-hander is still recovering from Tommy John surgery that sidelined him all last year.
- Musgrove's arm did not recover as hoped following his first exhibition appearance against Great Britain on March 4. He last pitched in a big league game on Oct. 2, 2024, when he exited a Wild Card Series game against Atlanta with elbow stiffness.
- With Musgrove sidelined, the Padres rotation faces competition for the final two spots. Walker Buehler is considered a leading contender alongside starters Nick Pivetta, Michael King, and Randy Vasquez.
- Stammen emphasized the team is 'not rushing anything,' prioritizing Musgrove's health for the entire season rather than just Opening Day. The focus remains getting him ready to be a viable starter capable of throwing 90 pitches.
- The Padres rotation faces further adjustments after losing veteran Darvish to elbow surgery and Dylan Cease to free agency. The team still expects Musgrove back at some point during the season.
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Montana StandardMusgrove likely to open on IL for Padres
PEORIA, Ariz. — San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove is expected to open this season on the injured list while still working to come back from Tommy John surgery that kept him from pitching last year.
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Musgrove likely to open on injured list for Padres after missing last year because of elbow surgery
San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove is expected to open this season on the injured list. The 33-year-old right-hander is still working to come back from Tommy John surgery that kept him from pitching last year.
·United States
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