Padres Pitchers Return? Deadline Crossroads | San Diego Padres News

Padres’ pitching duo Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta are inching back toward the mound after elbow setbacks, throwing live against hitters—a hopeful sign they could return by August, though stamina rebuilding will take time. Their comeback is critical as the struggling Padres, currently out of playoff contention, battle a weak rotation and an approaching trade deadline. While Pivetta’s past dominance and Musgrove’s reliability make their return a game-changer, elbow injuries carry uncertainty. The front office now faces a high-stakes decision: gamble on their recovery or overhaul the roster before the deadline—every move could define their season. 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/1e2928365c93126c