Padres to Slow-Play Joe Musgrove Following Tommy John Surgery

The Padres are managing Joe Musgrove carefully as he returns from October 2024 Tommy John surgery. While Musgrove reported no physical issues after a 60-pitch outing on March 4, he is currently day-to-day with no scheduled next start. The team intends to limit his innings or pitch counts to ensure he is healthy for a potential postseason run. Musgrove has reintroduced his slider and sweeper to his repertoire, but the team will likely rely on bridge pitchers to start the season.