Joe Musgrove Throws 70 Pitches in Third Rehab Start for Padres
Joe Musgrove stretched out to 70 pitches in his third rehab outing as he continues working back from injury for San Diego.
Joe Musgrove logged 70 pitches in his third rehab start, per Jared Greenspan for MLB.com, a notable step in his progression back toward the Padres rotation.
The pitch-count extension suggests his arm is building toward major-league readiness, though no timetable for a return to the roster has been reported. The nature of his injury, the level at which he is rehabbing, and how many additional outings he may need all remain unconfirmed.
Why it matters right now
San Diego has won 15 of its last 19 games and climbed six spots in the NL wild-card standings — a surge that arrived alongside the deadline additions of Robbie Ray and Casey Mize. A Musgrove who works his way back to that group would add further rotation depth at a critical stretch, though that scenario depends entirely on how his rehab continues to unfold.
What we don't know yet
The report does not specify a target date for his return or detail what comes next in his buildup. Those details remain unconfirmed.
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