JOE MUSGROVE NEWS

Undergoes TJ surgery Musgrove underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Friday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Impact After exiting his appearance in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series on Oct. 2 due to an elbow injury, an MRI revealed that Musgrove would need to undergo Tommy John surgery. The timing of his procedure gives him an outside chance to pitch toward the very end of next season, but the 31-year-old righty will most likely be sidelined until 2026.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5 • MLB.COM

'Devastated' Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won't pitch for the Padres in the NL Division Series - The Boston Globe Musgrove is just the latest pitcher to sustain a UCL injury this season, including Atlanta’s Spencer Strider, Cleveland’s Shane Bieber, Toro...

OCTOBER 4 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Padres' Joe Musgrove to Undergo Tommy John Surgery After Early Wild-Card Series Exit San Diego will battle the Dodgers without a key rotation piece.

OCTOBER 4 • KANSASCITY.COM

Padres' Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery, won't pitch in NLDS SAN DIEGO - Joe Musgrove’s elbow tightness will require Tommy John surgery, a procedure that likely ...

OCTOBER 4 • KANSASCITY.COM

'Devastated' Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won't pitch for the Padres in the NLDS

Joe Musgrove needs Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch for the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Needs Tommy John surgery General manager A.J. Preller said Friday that Musgrove (elbow) has a UCL injury in his right elbow and will require Tommy John surgery, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Impact Musgrove underwent an MRI on his right elbow Thursday after injuring it during Wednesday's wild-card start against Atlanta. The MRI revealed a UCL injury, and the 31-year-old right-hander will have to undergo Tommy John surgery, which will keep him out of action through the 2024 postseason and most, if not all, of 2025. With Musgrove out for the rest of the playoffs, Martin Perez -- who did not pitch in the wild-card series -- is the next man up in the Padres' rotation behind Dylan Cease, Michael King and Yu Darvish.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Playoffs: Padres Make Decision on Joe Musgrove in NLDS vs Dodgers The San Diego Padres have made a decision about starting pitcher Joe Musgrove, who was injured in their Wild Card win against the Atlanta Br...

OCTOBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Padres RHP Joe Musgrove (elbow) ruled out of NLDS The San Diego Padres will not include Joe Musgrove on their National League Division Series roster after the right-hander left his wild-card...

OCTOBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mike Shildt: Padres' Joe Musgrove won't pitch in NLDS ‘He’ll be in our hearts, but won’t be with us on the mound,’ Padres manager says ahead of series with Dodgers

OCTOBER 4 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Ruled out for NLDS Padres manager Mike Shildt said Friday that Musgrove (elbow) will not pitch in the NLDS versus the Dodgers, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's not a surprise after Musgrove had to depart his wild-card series start against Atlanta in the fourth inning due to right elbow tightness. Shildt did not reveal the results of an MRI on Musgrove's elbow and refused to speculate on the pitcher's potential availability for the NLCS and beyond, should the Padres advance.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Padres lean on depth in wake of Joe Musgrove uncertainty; Higgy straight again; Merrill, Machado rebound Good morning, There was really good news. There was what certainly seemed like bad news. And there w...

OCTOBER 3 • SACBEE.COM

Undergoing MRI on elbow Thursday Musgrove will undergo and MRI on his injured right elbow Thursday, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Musgrove had to depart Wednesday's start versus Atlanta due to what the Padres are referring to now simply as right elbow tightness. Initial testing on his UCL came back clean, but more clarity will be available following Thursday's exam. For what it's worth, Musgrove said the discomfort he felt Wednesday was "very different" from the pain he experienced due to a bone spur in his elbow which sent him to the injured list twice earlier this season. The pitcher also revealed that he'd been battling some soreness in the elbow prior to the outing. If Musgrove needs to be replaced on the NLDS roster, Martin Perez is a candidate to fill that slot.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' Joe Musgrove exits start due to elbow injury San Diego right-hander Joe Musgrove departed the Padres’ National League wild-card series game against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Wednes...

OCTOBER 3 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Joe Musgrove exits with elbow tightness as Padres advance past Braves SAN DIEGO - The Padres might have to do this without Joe Musgrove. Wednesday’s victory over the Brav...

OCTOBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Padres sweep Braves from wild-card series, advance to face Dodgers Club loses Joe Musgrove to elbow tightness, holds on for tense 5-4 win over visiting Atlanta

OCTOBER 3 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Higashioka's homer starts rally as Padres beat Braves 5-4 to sweep NL Wild Card Series

Kyle Higashioka’s solo homer started a five-run rally against Max Fried with two outs in the second inning, and the San Diego Padres held on to sweep the Atlanta Braves with a 5-4...

OCTOBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Battling elbow tightness Musgrove left his start Wednesday in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series versus Atlanta due to right elbow tightness.

Impact Musgrove's elbow began to affect his velocity in the fourth inning of Wednesday's contest, forcing him out after just 3.2 frames of one-run ball. There's no telling if he'll be available for the NLDS if San Diego advances past Atlanta, though it's worth noting that the 31-year-old has already landed on the IL twice this season due to elbow-related injuries.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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...

OCTOBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Musgrove exits Game 2 start with apparent injury SAN DIEGO -- Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove made a premature exit from his start in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series on Wedn...

OCTOBER 3 • MLB.COM

Starting pitchers Max Fried and Joe Musgrove exit early with injuries in Braves-Padres playoff game

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried and San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove exited early because of injuries in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with trainer Musgrove was removed from Wednesday's wild-card game against Atlanta due to an apparent injury, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Musgrove was visited on the mound by a trainer after displaying decreased velocity in the fourth inning. It's unclear what exactly the right-hander is dealing with, but the Padres will take a closer look at him and should offer an update on his status in the near future. Prior to his removal, he allowed one earned run on one hit while striking out four batters over 3.2 innings.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Padres try to clinch NL Wild Card Series against Braves

The San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves play in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Third straight quality start Musgrove did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over 6.1 innings while striking out six.

Impact Musgrove retired 10 of the first 11 batters he faced and cruised through the first six innings before allowing a two-run home run to Max Muncy in the seventh to tie the game at 2-2. The right-hander was eventually relieved by Tanner Scott with one out in the frame, but not before logging his third-consecutive quality start. Musgrove has also recorded at least six strikeouts in each of last five outings while issuing only four free passes over that stretch. He now carries a 2.51 ERA in September to go along with a 2-1 record.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers rally with 5 runs in 7th and beat Padres 7-2 to clinch 11th NL West title in 12 years

Will Smith hit a tying, two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers scored three more runs in the seventh to beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 and clinch the NL West title

SEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS