Joe Musgrove Likely to Open 2026 Season on Injured List

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove is expected to begin the 2026 season on the injured list. Musgrove has not thrown in over a week and reportedly did not recover well following an exhibition start against Great Britain's WBC club. This is a significant blow to the Padres' rotation depth, as Musgrove missed the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery and has been working to return to form.