Padres starter Joe Musgrove faces another setback in arm recovery
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 1:02 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove has encountered a fresh injury setback during his ongoing rehabilitation. Manager Craig Stammen stated the right-hander is experiencing fatigue in his arm and elbow, extending the timeline for his return to the mound. Musgrove had previously navigated a separate back injury that caused a 12-day pause in his recovery process. The Padres are managing an aging and injury-plagued rotation that has struggled since Opening Day. With the regular season nearing its conclusion, the club now faces significant uncertainty regarding the availability of Musgrove and other core rotation members. The team must determine if further attempts to push Musgrove through the rehab process remain viable or if the right-hander will remain sidelined for the remainder of the year.
- •Joe Musgrove experienced a new setback involving arm and elbow fatigue.
- •Manager Craig Stammen confirmed the right-hander is not recovering as quickly as expected.
- •Musgrove previously missed 12 days during his rehab due to a back injury.
- •The Padres rotation has been compromised by injuries since the start of the season.
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Padres Rehabbing Starter Encounters Yet Another Setback
- 8:31 PMMedianewsgroup.com — Padres, Joe Musgrove pump brakes on his rehab again - San Diego Union-Tribune
"San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove encountered another setback in his rehab, and this one might be the last straw.
"Padres starter is not recovering between starts as quickly as he and the team deem necessary.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 1:02 AMPadres Rehabbing Starter Encounters Yet Another Setback
San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove encountered another setback in his rehab, and this one might be the last straw.
- Medianewsgroup.comSep 2, 2026, 8:31 PMPadres, Joe Musgrove pump brakes on his rehab again - San Diego Union-Tribune
Padres starter is not recovering between starts as quickly as he and the team deem necessary.
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