Joe Musgrove Cleared for Full Padres Camp Participation; Workload to Be Monitored

Joe Musgrove (elbow) is a full participant in Padres camp after missing the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery. While he won't have a strict innings limit in 2026, the Padres will monitor his workload early on, potentially utilizing a six-man rotation. The 33-year-old boasts a 3.20 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 25.5% strikeout rate, and 6.1% walk rate in his four seasons with San Diego.