Joe Musgrove

Joe Musgrove began playing catch in late May.

Fantasy Impact

Musgrove underwent Tommy John surgery in October 2024. While he was initially expected to return early this season, he experienced a setback following a spring training appearance and has only recently resumed throwing. Given where he is in his recovery, a return to the majors is likely to come at some point during the second half of the season.

The Padres transferred Joe Musgrove to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for the Padres. Musgrove remains without a clear timetable to return.

Musgrove has no official timeline for his season debut, will remain on the injured list through at least the end of April, and has several checkpoints to clear before a return date comes into focus. He has not been cleared for bullpen sessions and remains limited to playing catch.

Fantasy Impact

The setback stems from renewed soreness in his surgically repaired elbow that surfaced after just one spring exhibition game — despite Musgrove entering camp without limitations following October 2024 Tommy John surgery. He has not been shut down from throwing since the soreness appeared.

Joe Musgrove has not been cleared to resume throwing off the mound.

Fantasy Impact

Musgrove is continuing to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. He remains limited to side work for now. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

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.