Joe Musgrove - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Joe Musgrove's rough El Paso start included a huge win for the Padres Joe Musgrove definitely had an ugly pitching line on Aug. 14. Five runs, nine hits and only 4 2/3 innings. It was just his third rehab start...

2 DAYS AGO • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Up to 70 pitches in rehab start Musgrove threw 70 pitches in Friday's rehab start for Triple-A El Paso and was throwing in the mid-90's, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Musgrove was at 53 pitches in his previous rehab start, so he's making the progressions nicely. The Padres haven't yet decided whether he'll make another rehab start or join the big club next, but they're in a tight NL Wild Card race and just dropped a game Saturday where the combination of two openers with Randy Vasquez didn't work against the Guardians.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove stretches out to 70 pitches in 3rd rehab start After swinging a pair of trades to bolster their rotation at the Trade Deadline, the Padres have yet another reinforcement nearing a return...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Padres News: Joe Musgrove's promising return update, Fernando Tatis Jr. rests, Robbie Ray's playoff-style hook The San Diego Padres have reached the point of the season where every decision comes with the postseason attached to it. The latest updates...

5 DAYS AGO • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Joe Musgrove makes Padres return stance clear after Casey Mize, Robbie Ray trades A.J. Preller spent the trade deadline doing what he said he would: buying innings. Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta didn’t take that as permiss...

AUGUST 11 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

'Best I've felt in the last two years': Musgrove making strides after latest rehab outing SAN DIEGO -- Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove knows not to get too far ahead of himself in his nearly two-year quest to get back on the moun...

AUGUST 11 • MLB.COM

Throws 53 pitches in rehab start Musgrove (elbow) completed 3.1 innings in a minor-league rehab appearance with Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, allowing one run on six hits and no walks while striking out two batters.

Impact It was Musgrove's second rehab outing as he sets his sights on pitching for the big-league club for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in September of 2024. The veteran right-hander tossed 39 pitches in his first rehab start Aug. 4, so he's gradually building up his pitch count in preparation for a return to a spot in San Diego's rotation. Musgrove is likely to need at least one more rehab outing before being activated, but he could be back with the Padres by the end of August, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' Joe Musgrove Has Clear Timeline to Make 2026 Debut San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove now has a clear timeline to make his 2026 debut.

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

Completes 39-pitch rehab start Musgrove (elbow) struck out three and allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks across 2.2 innings in a rehab start Tuesday at Single-A Lake Elsinore.

Impact Musgrove tossed 39 pitches in the appearance, his first in the majors or minors since Sept. 26, 2024. The right-hander was deemed fully recovered from his October 2024 Tommy John surgery heading into spring training, but he experienced a setback after pitching in an exhibition game in early March. Musgrove made limited progress in the first few months following the setback but appeared to turn a corner in June and has now reached the final step of his lengthy recovery process. He'll likely continue to build on his workload over at least two or three more rehab starts before potentially slotting into the San Diego rotation at some point during the final two weeks of August.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Manger Says To 'Temper' Excitement on Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen cautioned excitement surrounding the hopeful returns of injured pitchers Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrov...

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

Padres' new-look rotation takes shape with Mize starting Wednesday and Ray on Friday

The San Diego Padres’ new-look rotation is starting to take shape, with right-hander Casey Mize scheduled to start Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks while lefty Robbie Ray...

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Padres acquire Robbie Ray from Giants, Casey Mize from Tigers for another playoff push

The San Diego Padres have acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Ready to kick off rehab assignment Musgrove (elbow) is slated to make a rehab appearance for Single-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday.

Impact After undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2024 and then suffering a setback in the spring when he experienced inflammation in his right elbow, Musgrove finally appears to be closing in on making his first appearance for the Padres in just under two years. Along with Musgrove, Nick Pivetta (forearm) -- who has been on the shelf since April 14 -- is also scheduled to kick off his rehab assignment Tuesday with Lake Elsinore. Given the length of his absence, Musgrove is expected to need most of his 30-day rehab window to get fully stretched out for a spot in the San Diego rotation, so he may not be cleared to return from the 60-day injured list until late August or early September.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove, Pivetta take another step toward return in 'pen sessions SAN DIEGO -- The Padres took another step toward getting their rotation settled as right-handers Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta threw bullpen...

AUGUST 2 • MLB.COM

Padres Manager Admits There's No Guarantees With Joe Musgrove, Nick Pivetta San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen knows he can't rely on Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta this season.

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Padres Notes: Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove Progress, Manny Machado Called Out, Mason Miller to Yankees? The San Diego Padres have a promising update on Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove, Manny Machado was called out and Mason Miller to the New York...

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove Take Huge Step Toward Return to Padres The San Diego Padres hope to have starting pitchers Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove back in the rotation before the end of August.

JULY 26 • SI.COM

Facing live hitters Musgrove (elbow) threw 23 pitches in live batting practice Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Friday's session was shorter than the 30-to-40-pitch bullpen session he logged last Friday, but it still marks a significant step forward, as it's the first time he's faced live hitters since spring training. He's scheduled to throw against hitters again sometime next week and will likely do so a few more times before beginning an extended rehab assignment.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Announce Promising Update on Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove The San Diego Padres have revealed promising updates on starters Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove amid their long injury recoveries.

JULY 23 • SI.COM

How Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta could reshape Padres' trade deadline plans No matter how you look at it, the San Diego Padres need help. Quickly. Right now, the Friars don't look like a playoff team, but that doesn'...

JULY 22 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Completes mound session Padres manager Craig Stammen said that Musgrove (elbow) threw approximately 30-to-40 pitches in a two-inning simulated bullpen session Friday at the organization's complex in Arizo...

Impact Stammen said Musgrove came out of the session feeling healthy, but the veteran right-hander still has several checkpoints to hit in the rehab process before getting cleared to make his 2026 debut. Musgrove missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from the Tommy John surgery that he underwent the previous October, then dealt with cartilage issues this spring that have continued to keep him on the shelf throughout the campaign. After months of limited progress, Musgrove seems to have turned a corner in his recovery, but he'll likely need at least another month to finish out his throwing progression and complete an extended rehab assignment.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' Joe Musgrove, Nick Pivetta Take Major Steps Toward Return San Diego Padres pitchers Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta have taken big steps to return from injury.

JULY 19 • SI.COM

Padres' Joe Musgrove Wants to Keep Playing After Contract Expires Next Year Despite missing the last one-and-a-half years with an injury, San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove said he wants to continue his b...

JULY 14 • SI.COM

Padres Notes: GM Talks Mason Miller Trade, Machado Machado Injury Update, Joe Musgrove Progress The San Diego Padres president of baseball operations spoke on a Mason Miller trade, Manny Machado has an injury update and Joe Musgrove has...

JULY 14 • SI.COM

Padres' Joe Musgrove Looking to Expedite Return Process San Diego Padres ace Joe Musgrove has been trying to expedite his injury return process.

JULY 13 • SI.COM

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Padres' new-look rotation takes shape with Mize starting Wednesday and Ray on Friday

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