Padres evaluate Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta for late-season rotation roles

The San Diego Padres rotation faces uncertainty as the team determines the roles of Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta for the final stretch of the season. Following injury setbacks for both pitchers, the club is evaluating their readiness to join a starting staff currently anchored by Michael King, Walker Buehler, Casey Mize, and Robbie Ray. Musgrove recently experienced a setback involving arm soreness after a rehab outing with the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas. Meanwhile, Pivetta has been progressing through his own rehab assignments with El Paso after experiencing minor discomfort. General manager A.J. Preller previously bolstered the pitching depth at the trade deadline by acquiring Mize and Ray. Fans are currently participating in a survey to assess which of the two rehabbing starters could provide more impact if they return to active duty before the conclusion of the season.

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