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Joe Musgrove returns to Padres, eyes 2027 season after injury struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 1:36 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Joe Musgrove returns to Padres, eyes 2027 season after injury struggles

Summary

Joe Musgrove made his return to the San Diego Padres during the 2026 postseason, pitching in two games of the NL Wild Card series and NLDS after a lengthy recovery from Tommy John surgery. Initially facing command issues, he ended the playoffs by pitching three scoreless innings. Musgrove had anticipated being a key part of the rotation in 2026 but missed significant time due to injury setbacks, including two full seasons. His performance in 2027 will depend on how many innings he can log, with expectations set lower due to his recent history with injuries.

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•Musgrove returned to the Padres for the 2026 postseason after injuries.
•He pitched in Game One of the NL Wild Card and two innings in NLDS.
•Musgrove faced command issues but threw three scoreless innings in the playoffs.
•He missed two full seasons due to a UCL injury and subsequent surgery.
•Expectations for his 2027 innings are tempered by his recent injury history.

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1:36 AMYahoo Sports — What To Expect From Joe Musgrove in 2027

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Veteran starting pitcher Joe Musgrove made his long-awaited return to the San Diego Padres, closing out Game One of the NL Wild Card series after a surprise addition to the postseason roster. He pitched another two innings against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the NLDS. After some command issues in his first appearance, …
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