Joe Musgrove Throws 53 Pitches in Triple-A Rehab Start for Padres

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove took a significant step in his recovery from an elbow injury on Sunday, completing a minor-league rehab appearance with Triple-A El Paso. Musgrove threw 53 pitches over 3.1 innings of work, allowing one run on six hits while walking none and striking out two batters. This outing serves as a critical test for his elbow as the Padres evaluate his readiness to return to the big league rotation for the final stretch of the 2026 regular season campaign.