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Carlos Rodón arguably produced the best season of his 11-year MLB career in 2025. It certainly was his finest in a New York Yankees uniform. But Rodón will not be available to the Yankees on Opening Day.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / January 14

Padres' Joe Musgrove update could be boost rotation needs

Musgrove missed the entire 2025 season as he recovered from Tommy John surgery.

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Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The 'A.L. and N.L. strikeout leaders' quiz

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 9

Padres' Joe Musgrove Provides Injury Update After Missing Entire 2025 Season

More than a year has passed since Joe Musgrove last appeared on a mound in a professional game. The Padres' right-hander underwent Tommy John surgery on Oct.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 1

Padres' Joe Musgrove Suffers Setback in Recovery Ahead of Postseason

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove hasn't thrown a pitch this season as he recovers from an offseason Tommy John surgery, and recently reported a minor setback in his recovery process.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 25

Padres Notes: Star Suffers Fracture, Joe Musgrove Could Pitch in Playoffs, Another Roster Shuffle

The San Diego Padres lost to the Milwaukee Brewers, 3-1, on Wednesday and fell to 87-72 on the year. Unfortunately, during the game, trade deadline acquisition Ramon Laureano suffered a fracture in his hand.

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

Padres’ Joe Musgrove Could Return in Postseason, Per Latest Update

The Padres received a positive update this week regarding the status of starting pitcher Joe Musgrove, who has missed the entirety of the 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 19

Padres Notes: Friars Linked to Ace, Dylan Cease Connected to 6 Teams, Joe Musgrove Talks Return

The San Diego Padres lost their final game against the New York Mets on Thursday afternoon, 6-1. The New York Post's Jon Heyman linked the Padres to Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez, along with many other teams.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 18

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.

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

Padres' Joe Musgrove 'Optimistic' About Returning This Season Despite Tommy John

The San Diego Padres were applauded by the baseball world for their domination at the trade deadline by president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, but one of their best pitching additions ahead of October may already be on the roster.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 5

Padres Notes: Friars Make Trade After Deadline, Joe Musgrove Big Step, Mason Miller Shouts Out Fans

The San Diego Padres lost their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, 6-2. New arrival JP Sears made his debut on the mound but didn't have his best outing, allowing five runs on 10 hits through five innings pitched.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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

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.

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The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

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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.

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.

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, 2024

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

Kodai Senga's NLDS return is a high-risk, high-reward move for surging Mets

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 / Field Level Media / October 2, 2024

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.