Musgrove’s Recovery Roadblocks | San Diego Padres News

Joe Musgrove’s comeback from Tommy John surgery is hitting a snag, forcing the Padres to rethink his role as time runs out. Once hopeful for a starting rotation return, his recovery is now hindered by lingering physical limitations that prevent him from throwing effectively for days after games. Despite flashes of his old form, the team is now weighing shorter starts or even bullpen appearances to keep him contributing. Musgrove, eager to help but frustrated by his lack of answers, wants to be a reliable option—not just a roster placeholder. With bullpen sessions and rehab outings on the horizon, the Padres are balancing his health with team needs, knowing even limited innings from him could make a difference. 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/e3ea91af2fcef8b0