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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.

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.

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.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / February 12

Padres manager provides interesting update on team's pitching plans

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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.

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

Joe Musgrove Says There's 'Uncertainty' Within Padres Organization

The San Diego Padres have gone through hell this offseason and there doesn't appear to be an end in sight, even if Joe Musgrove has all the faith in general manager A.J.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 4

Padres lose key starter to Tommy John surgery ahead of NLDS

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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

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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.