Joe Musgrove Returns to Mound in Spring Scrimmage

Joe Musgrove made his return to the mound for the San Diego Padres on March 4, pitching two innings against Great Britain. Musgrove threw 60 pitches, 36 for strikes, allowing one run on five hits with three strikeouts and one walk. He topped out at 95 mph and walked off the mound healthy, marking a key step in his recovery after missing the entire 2025 season. He is expected to join the rotation during the team's opening series against the Detroit Tigers on March 26-28.