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Padres' Joe Musgrove Has 4-Word Update on Potential Postseason Return

After undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2024, Joe Musgrove has missed the entirety of the 2025 season as he recovers and prepares to contribute in 2026.

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Padres' Joe Musgrove Takes Major Step, Targeting Return in Postseason

The San Diego Padres might get pitcher Joe Musgrove back in time for the playoffs after he pitched for the first time in months. Musgrove underwent Tommy John surgery last October and through this season, he has nursed the injury and slowly started throwing the ball.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 11

Padres' Joe Musgrove Still Aiming to Miraculously Return This Season

San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove is aiming for an early return after he underwent Tommy John Surgery in October 2024, and still believes he can make it back by the postseason.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 10

Joe Musgrove Still Wants to Make Miraculous Return to Padres This Year

One of the most impactful players on the San Diego Padres is likely not going to throw a single pitch in the regular season. Joe Musgrove is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery, but those around the organization know that a surgery is the last thing that will keep the right-hander out.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 8

Padres Notes: Jackson Merrill Injury, Joe Musgrove Provides Update, Jurickson Profar Suspension Aftermath

The San Diego Padres beat the Athletics, 5-4, on Monday to improve to 9-2 on the year. Unfortunately, Jackson Merrill wasn't present in the victory. An insider confirmed that the reason he surprisingly wasn't in the starting lineup was due to hamstring tightness the centerfielder was dealing with recently.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 7

Joe Musgrove Provides Massive Update on Recovery, Return Timeline for Padres

The San Diego Padres are without star pitcher Joe Musgrove for the 2025 season. Last October, he underwent Tommy John surgery which usually sidelines pitchers for anywhere from a year to a year and a half.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 4

Padres’ Joe Musgrove To Take Massive Step Toward Return From Tommy John Surgery

Joe Musgrove is expected to be out of the San Diego Padres’ starting rotation for the entire 2025 season. Musgrove tore his UCL while pitching in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / March 18

Observations From San Diego Padres Camp: Darvish, Opening Day, Pitching Competition

PEORIA, Ariz. — It’s clear that Michael King earned the right to be the Opening Day starter for the San Diego Padres. However, that decision made by manager Mike Shildt set up what should be a very interesting internal competition for the Friars throughout the rest of 2025.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 24

Joe Musgrove Plans on Playing Huge Role for Padres in 2025

Joe Musgrove isn't going to let Tommy John surgery prevent him from having a role with the San Diego Padres this season. While he can't play catch until the end of March and won't be pitching off a mound until July, Musgrove is around the Peoria Sports Complex and in the clubhouse.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 21

Padres' Joe Musgrove Provides Massive Update on Return Timeline

San Diego Padres star pitcher Joe Musgrove provided an in-depth update about his return timeline at spring training. “I could throw right now,” he said, via Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 20

Padres Notes: Dylan Cease Rumors, Blockbuster Trade Proposal, Joe Musgrove Leadership

The San Diego Padres seem content entering the season with the starting rotation as currently constructed. However, there does appear to be a potential path for the Friars to trade right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease as he enters his final year of team control.

San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / February 10

San Diego Padres Ace Joe Musgrove's Tommy John Recovery Plans Revealed

San Diego Padres ace Joe Musgrove is set to miss the entire season as he comes back from Tommy John surgery that he underwent late in 2024. Even though we won't see him on the mound, we know that Musgrove will be working hard behind the scenes, and we got a little update on his progress as spring training begins this week.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 4

Padres lose key starter to Tommy John surgery ahead of NLDS

Losing a top-of-the-rotation starter is never an easy thing to overcome, but it's especially tough with a best-of-five series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and their powerful lineup looming.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani gives perfect answer to question about playoff nerves

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Mets ace has great comment about starting NLDS Game 1

Aaron Boone remaining cautious ahead of ALDS vs. Royals

Yankees leave former All-Star off roster

Are Phillies making a mistake by starting Cristopher Sanchez in Game 2?

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4

Padres will be without top starter for remainder of postseason

Padres make big decision on Joe Musgrove's roster status

Injuries have limited Musgrove to only 36 starts over the last two seasons combined.

Padres taking creative measures to try to keep Dodgers fans out of Petco Park

Dodgers vs. Padres odds for Division Series in MLB playoffs

NL Division Series storylines: Star power and pitching woes

The 24 pitchers who have thrown an MLB perfect game

The '1984 San Diego Padres' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / October 4

Padres RHP Joe Musgrove (elbow) ruled out of NLDS

The San Diego Padres will not include Joe Musgrove on their National League Division Series roster after the right-hander left his wild-card round start on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves with an elbow injury.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / October 2

Padres' Joe Musgrove exits start due to injury

San Diego right-hander Joe Musgrove departed the Padres' National League wild-card series game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday with an apparent injury to his throwing arm.