Joe Musgrove Makes Padres’ Wild Card Series Roster Despite Not Pitching Since 2024
Joe Musgrove joins San Diego’s 26-man roster after missing the 2025 and 2026 seasons with an elbow injury, adding depth for the playoff series.
- On Tuesday, September 29, the San Diego Padres added pitcher Joe Musgrove to their 26-man roster for the National League Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park.
- Musgrove has not appeared in a Major League Baseball game since October 2, 2024, when he suffered a right elbow injury; he underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
- Despite setbacks during recovery that limited him to four minor league rehab outings this year, the Padres activated Musgrove after he showed progress in instructional league games throughout this month.
- Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller said, "You always bet on Joe Musgrove in terms of the person, and the stuff has been good," noting Musgrove will likely serve in a bullpen role.
- Musgrove replaces right-hander Randy Vasquez on the postseason roster, while pitchers Wandy Peralta and Griffin Canning were excluded from the 26-man squad for the opening round against the Cubs.
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