Padres Manager Craig Stammen Confirms No Strict Innings Cap for Musgrove

Padres manager Craig Stammen announced Tuesday on Foul Territory that pitcher Joe Musgrove (elbow) will not be subject to a strict innings limit in the 2026 season. Stammen clarified that while the team will closely monitor Musgrove's condition after each start, they intend to allow the right-hander to pitch 'as far as he's willing to go' with his workload. This update comes as Musgrove prepares to return after missing the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery.