Musgrove Sharp in Simulated Game, Nearing Cactus League Start

Joe Musgrove (Padres), recovering from Tommy John surgery, touched 95 mph with his fastball in a three-inning simulated game Thursday, throwing 36 pitches. He expressed feeling "the best I have felt" post-outing. The veteran righty missed all of the 2025 season but expects to make his first Cactus League start next week. While his rehab is day-to-day, he will not have a strict workload limit in 2026, with the Padres' pitching coach stating their approach is "full-go but watch him" for the 33-year-old.