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Joe Musgrove Still Not Cleared to Throw Off a Mound
San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (elbow) has not yet been cleared to throw bullpen sessions off a mound, according to Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Musgrove was on track to open the 2026 season in San Diego's starting rotation, but he developed soreness in his surgically-repaired right elbow in his only appearance in spring training. He had Tommy John surgery in October of 2024 and didn't pitch at all in the big leagues in 2025. The 33-year-old veteran continues to play catch, but because he's not throwing off a mound yet, he's nowhere close to rejoining the Padres' rotation this year. Once Musgrove starts throwing off a mound, he'll eventually need a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment. It might not be until June or later that he's able to make his season debut. Nick Pivetta (elbow) just went on the 15-day injured list, too, which has allowed Matt Waldron (lower body) to make starts for the Padres going forward. Musgrove is only rostered in 28% of Yahoo leagues right now.
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Jeff Sanders
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Jeff Sanders
