Joe Musgrove

The Padres placed RHP Joe Musgrove on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Musgrove is continuing to work his way back to full strength. He does not hold a clear timetable to return heading into the season.

Padres manager Craig Stammen said that Joe Musgrove will start the season the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

It was expected, and it's now official. Musgrove hasn't been able to fully recover since his March 4th start against Team Great Britain. He does not have a clear timetable to return.

Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (elbow) is not currently throwing and is increasingly likely to begin the season on the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Musgrove pitched three innings in an exhibition game against Team Great Britain on March 4 but did not recover as hoped, and the righty hasn't thrown over the past few days. The team is calling it a "holding pattern" and a "pause", according to manager Craig Stammen, saying the club has Musgrove's best interests in mind. With Musgrove sidelined, Yu Darvish out for the season, and both Matt Waldron and Griffin Canning to open the season on the IL, the Padres' rotation has been thinned out to begin the 2026 season.

Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (elbow) is uncertain for Opening Day after being slow-played this spring.

Fantasy Impact

Musgrove made an exhibition appearance against Team Great Britain this spring, but the Padres have eased back his workload. The right-hander missed the 2025 season following Tommy John surgery and has yet to appear in any Cactus League games.

Joe Musgrove will start against Great Britain in the Padres’ exhibition on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

It will be the first appearance for Musgrove in a game setting since his 2024 Tommy John surgery. He is continuing to be eased into camp.