San Diego Padres face mixed news regarding pitching injuries

The San Diego Padres are navigating various injuries to their pitching staff as they compete for a postseason spot. Relief pitcher Jason Adam is nearing a return after being sidelined since late June. An MRI confirmed a subscapularis muscle strain rather than major structural damage, and Adam has recently begun playing catch without pain.

In contrast, the timeline for starting pitcher Nick Pivetta remains uncertain. After experiencing elbow tightness during a recent rehab start, the team has opted for a cautious approach, temporarily halting his throwing program. Pivetta has been out since April, and his continued absence may impact his ability to opt into the final two seasons of his contract due to specific injury-related clauses.

Additionally, Joe Musgrove is reportedly making progress toward returning to the active roster.