Joe Musgrove Continues Playing Catch With Return Timeline Still Uncertain

San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove has been regularly playing catch as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery undergone in October 2024, but his exact return timeline remains unclear. Musgrove has yet to pitch this season, having been shut down from a minor-league rehab assignment in August due to recovery issues between starts. If activated by San Diego, he would reportedly be limited strictly to a bullpen relief role for the remainder of the season.