Musgrove Nears Return, Pivetta Paused | San Diego Padres News

Joe Musgrove is heating up in his Tommy John rehab, tossing 53 pitches over 3.1 innings with just one run allowed and no walks — a strong sign he’s nearing a return to the Padres’ rotation, possibly this month. Manager Craig Stammen praised his resilience through a tough recovery, while Musgrove stays laser-focused on getting back on the mound, even as new arms like Mize and Ray bolster the bullpen. Meanwhile, Nick Pivetta’s rehab has hit a snag after discomfort during his first outing, delaying his next steps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b206e3b6b72f9a88