Musgrove Suffers Setback, Return Timeline Extended Again
San Diego's Joe Musgrove is dealing with renewed right arm soreness, delaying his comeback for at least the second time.
Joe Musgrove has experienced a setback in his recovery, with right arm soreness pushing back his anticipated return date. This marks at least a second delay in his comeback timeline. The news comes directly from the Padres' official MLB channel, lending it high credibility. Musgrove's absence continues to impact San Diego's rotation depth.
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