Padres Pause Joe Musgrove's Rehab Due to Setback

The San Diego Padres have paused Joe Musgrove's elbow rehab assignment following complications with his recovery between starts. According to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune, this setback complicates his return to the rotation, which was viewed as a critical factor for the team's September contention status. While the team continues to manage his recovery process, Musgrove remains a central figure in discussions regarding the Padres' pitching impact for the final weeks.