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Joe Musgrove injury recovery and MLB return

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San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove is progressing through rehabilitation following Tommy John surgery and flexor tendon repair performed in October 2024. After spending the 2025 season recovering, Musgrove completed minor league rehab starts in August 2026 with Single-A Lake Elsinore and Triple-A El Paso. While his recent Triple-A outing saw him allow five runs over 4.1 innings, his fastball velocity has increased, averaging approximately 95 mph. Recent data indicates his velocity has fluctuated between 93 and 97 mph, roughly two mph faster than his 2022–2024 average. Musgrove appears to be relying on his cutter as a primary secondary pitch, though he has yet to regain full consistency with his curveball. Following a minor back tweak earlier in his rehab, Musgrove has encountered a more significant setback. setbacks. After a Triple-A El Paso outing where he pitched five innings and allowed one run on 60 pitches, he experienced persistent arm soreness. soreness that prevented him from participating in scheduled bullpen sessions. Musgrove has reported that high-intensity throwing causes issues that prevent him from even playing catch for several days following outings. He stated he is “running out of answers” regarding his recovery, noting struggles with range of motion and managing soreness, though he does not believe his season is over. Manager Craig Stammen noted that Musgrove the recovery is not recovering progressing as quickly as desired and has been unable to participate in scheduled bullpen sessions. emphasized that the surgery was highly invasive. The team is reassessing his status daily. daily and considering workload management options, such as utilizing him as a reliever. With only 22 games remaining in the season and the Padres in a tight race for a National League wild-card berth, race, his return to the major league roster remains uncertain.

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