Musgrove's Return Timeline in Doubt After Rehab Setbacks
The Padres righty is experiencing slow recovery and elbow fatigue between rehab starts, casting doubt on whether he'll pitch in the majors at all in 2026.
Joe Musgrove, recovering from October 2024 Tommy John surgery and flexor tendon repair, has hit repeated setbacks during his rehab assignment. He has made four rehab starts since August 4 but is struggling to recover quickly between outings, with manager Craig Stammen noting fatigue in both his arm and elbow. With limited time left in the season, Musgrove may not return to the Padres in 2026. Even if he does pitch, workload restrictions are expected given he has missed nearly two full seasons.
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