Padres announce Wild Card roster with Joe Musgrove included for series against Cubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The San Diego Padres announced their 26-man roster for the Wild Card series against the Chicago Cubs, scheduled to begin at Petco Park. They finished the regular season strong with a 91-71 record, securing the first Wild Card spot in the National League. Joe Musgrove, recovering from Tommy John surgery, makes a surprising appearance on the roster and is expected to pitch out of the bullpen. Notable omissions include Casey Mize, who is on the injured list, and Wandy Peralta. The winner of this series will advance to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.
- •Padres posted a strong 91-71 record, clinching the Wild Card spot.
- •Series begins at Petco Park against the Chicago Cubs.
- •Joe Musgrove included on the roster despite injury recovery.
- •Casey Mize and Wandy Peralta are notable omissions from the roster.
- •Winner faces the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Padres announce 26-man roster for wild card series with Cubs: Who’s in and who’s out?
"The San Diego Padres made a few big changes ahead of Game 1 at Petco Park.
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