San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (toe, shoulder) is scheduled to make his final rehab start on Sunday for Single-A Lake Elsinore. The right-hander has been working his way back from a fractured toe. However, Musgrove suffered a shoulder injury during his rehab assignment. That being said, he had his timetable to return pushed back, but he should be back on track now. Barring any setbacks, Musgrove should be able to make his season debut by next weekend. The 30-year-old is a stud when healthy, so he should be rostered in all formats right now.

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said that starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder, toe) played catch on Tuesday and could make a minor-league rehab start as soon as Friday. Left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz (elbow) will also make his first rehab appearance with Triple-A El Paso on Thursday. Musgrove made a rehab outing on April 6 while recovering from a fractured left big toe, but he hurt his right shoulder diving for a ball and will be out a bit longer now before making his 2023 debut. Depending on how he fares in his rehab start, the 30-year-old right-hander could make his next start for the Friars. Musgrove broke out in 2022 for fantasy managers and should be rostered in all leagues at this time.

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (toe, shoulder) received a cortisone shot in his right shoulder on Sunday. Musgrove landed awkwardly on his shoulder on a fielding play during a rehab start. The veteran hurler has been out since February with a broken toe and was nearing a return before the shoulder issue. Musgrove is reportedly feeling better and could play catch on Tuesday. It remains to be seen whether this impacts his timeline to return to the field, so stay tuned.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder, toe) "tweaked" his shoulder during a rehab start, which may delay his next rehab session. The 30-year-old right-hander has been working his way back from a toe injury. However, the latest update could mean he won't return to the rotation on April 16. While this situation may only delay things by "a day or two," it is something to monitor, especially if Musgrove's ailment is more severe than initially believed. Nevertheless, Ryan Weathers is due for another start, although it now appears he could be on the bump a few more times before Musgrove is 100%.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (toe) is likely to make at least one more minor-league rehab start after giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits while striking out six for Triple-A El Paso on Thursday in 4 1/3 innings. Musgrove is rehabbing from a fractured left big toe, and manager Bob Melvin said that Ryan Weathers, who took Musgrove's rotation spot, has earned another start, likely on Monday against the New York Mets. Musgrove is eligible to come off the injured list to make his 2023 debut as soon as April 11. The 30-year-old had one of the best seasons of his career in 2022 with the Padres and needs to be stashed in all fantasy leagues with his debut just around the corner.

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (toe) began his rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday. He went 4.1 innings, allowing two earned runs while striking out six. Musgrove is trying to work his way back after injuring his big toe in the weight room during the spring, but he'll likely need at least one more rehab start before returning. Last year, the 30-year-old was phenomenal, posting a 2.93 ERA, 24.9% strikeout rate, and 1.08 WHIP with 10 wins over 30 starts. Fantasy managers should be excited to have Musgrove back so he can once again be a four-category contributor, and this news is very encouraging.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (toe) tossed four innings in a B game in spring training on Monday and threw 65 pitches in the outing. It was a big step for the 30-year-old right-hander, who will open the 2023 regular season on the injured list for the Friars after breaking his big toe in a weight-room accident earlier in camp. He'll throw in another minor-league game this weekend in Arizona, and he's only expected to miss a couple of starts to begin the season. Musgrove was a first-time All-Star in 2022 in his second year with the Friars, going 10-7 with a career-best 2.93 ERA (3.59 FIP), 1.08 WHIP and 24.9 percent strikeout rate in 30 starts. He's a solid fantasy starter that should rack up plenty of wins and quality starts in 2023.

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (toe) threw a simulated game on Wednesday. Musgrove suffered a fractured left big toe back on February 27 but he is trending in the right direction as Opening Day approaches. Musgrove reportedly looked good against non-swinging hitters in the appearance, working into the third inning and throwing fastballs, cutters, and changeups. The Padres are still holding out hope that Musgrove will be able to take the mound against the Atlanta Braves on April 6.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (toe) threw off a mound on Saturday just 12 days after fracturing his left big toe in a weight-room accident. Musgrove was looking good and appears to be ahead of schedule, but the Padres will still probably take it slow with him. The 30-year-old right-hander is targeting a season debut on April 6 against the Atlanta Braves, so Musgrove shouldn't miss much time early on in 2023. Musgrove has been strong for the Friars and fantasy managers the last two seasons and is looking to carry it into 2023. He's not a fantasy ace, but he's a solid SP2/3 target in fantasy drafts with one of the best lineups in baseball backing him in San Diego.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (toe) threw off flat ground in camp on Wednesday for the first time since breaking his left big toe in the weight room recently. He's not landing on his left foot yet and is keeping both feet on the ground when he throws, but he's still putting weight on his left big toe and said everything has felt normal. The 30-year-old right-hander is doing everything he can to speed his recovery, including using a hyperbaric chamber, but the expectation is that he's going to miss a start or two to open the 2023 regular season. Even with the toe injury, Musgrove should still be considered by fantasy managers to be a top-30 fantasy starter for the Padres.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (toe) has been using a hyperbaric chamber in hopes that he can get back on a mound sooner than anyone expects after recently breaking his left big toe in a weight-room accident. He's also adhering to a diet that is full of iron and potassium and low on salt. Musgrove's goal is to rejoin the team out of camp, but he knows he'll likely have to miss a start or two. "I'm optimistic. I think this thing's gonna be good in two weeks, and then I'm gonna suck it up for a couple of days and get through some (expletive) discomfort and find a way to manage it," Musgrove said. The good news is that he won't need surgery, but he'll need to make sure he doesn't return too soon or alter his mechanics.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (toe) suffered a fractured big left toe in the weight room on Monday, according to the team. Manager Bob Melvin said it would be a "minimum of a couple weeks" before Musgrove can throw again, which will put Musgrove's Opening Day roster status in some serious doubt. The good news is that it's not an arm injury for the 30-year-old, but he'll have to be built back up late in spring training and may not be ready to go for the start of the regular season. Musgrove is still an attractive fantasy starter, but this injury puts a damper on his early season value for the Friars. Musgrove was an All-Star for the first time in his career in 2022 and went 10-7 with a career-best 2.93 ERA (3.59 FIP), 1.08 WHIP and 24.9 percent strikeout rate in his 30 regular season starts.

San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove will reportedly start the third game of the National League Championship Series, per a tweet from The Philadelphia Inquirer's Scott Lauber on Wednesday. Lauber tweeted, "Joe Musgrove will start Game 3 for the Padres, manager Bob Melvin announced." Musgrove posted a 2.93 ERA and a 3.59 FIP in 181 innings during the regular season, striking out 184 batters compared to surrendering just 42 walks. He's made two starts so far this postseason, scattering seven hits, four walks, and a pair of earned runs in 13 innings while striking out 13 batters. The veteran made one start against the Phillies during the regular season, giving up seven hits, six earned runs, two walks, a home run, and a walk in six innings while striking out just one batter.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove threw six shutout innings in his most recent outing on Monday against the San Francisco Giants. The veteran also allowed a pair of hits and a pair of walks while striking out seven. He needed just 86 pitches to get through the six innings and finished the day with a 38% CSW rate and 11 swinging strikes. Four of Musgrove's 11 swinging strikes came via his slider. For the season, the 29-year-old now owns a 2.93 ERA, a 3.59 FIP, and 184 strikeouts in 181 innings. He's also walked just 42 batters.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove was excellent on Saturday, tossing six-shutout frames in his club's 2-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The right-hander gave up just four hits without walking a batter and striking out eight in the 95-pitch effort as he took his record to 10-7 on the season. After giving up four runs in each of his previous two outings, it was a solid bounce back game for Musgrove who has struggled to live up to his spectacular first half of the season of late. He still owns a 3.16 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 165 IP as he looks ahead to his next scheduled matchup versus the Rockies next weekend in Colorado.

According to a tweet from The Athletic's Jim Bowden, the San Diego Padres have reportedly agreed to a five-year deal with starting pitcher Joe Musgrove worth $100 million. The reported extension will keep the right-hander in San Diego long-term. Musgrove has enjoyed a strong season with the Padres in 2022, pitching to a 2.65 ERA, a 3.27 FIP, 114 strikeouts, and 27 walks in 115.1 innings of work. He's also registered eight pitcher wins in 18 starts.

The San Diego Padres and right-hander Joe Musgrove are reportedly close to agreeing upon a five-year contract for about $100 million, according to Jon Heyman. The two sides have yet to officially close the deal but at this point, it appears that it will just be a matter of time. Musgrove is in the midst of a career year in San Diego, posting an 8-3 record, 2.63 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 106 strikeouts over 109 1/3 innings of work. Musgrove sticking around for the next five years is a big boost to the San Diego pitching staff as he was scheduled to become a free agent after the 2022 season.

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove had a fantastic outing against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. He pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and four walks while striking out six. Unfortunately, he wound up with a no decision as the Padres eventually won the game in 10 innings. The 29-year-old has been nothing short of sensational this year. Across 15 starts, he's gone 8-2 with a 2.09 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP. He's earned a quality start in all but one of his 15 outings. His next start -- which will be his final start before the All-Star break -- is going to be a challenging one against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field next Wednesday. Despite the tough pitching environment, fantasy managers should have no hesitation in starting Musgrove for the matchup.

San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove allowed one run on six hits and two walks while striking out seven across six innings in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He did not factor into the decision. The 29-year-old cruised through most of the game, allowing one run in the third frame. He was in the line for the win until San Diego's closer Taylor Rogers blew the save by surrendering a three-run shot to Ke'Bryan Hayes. Musgrove has been terrific this season, posting a 5-0 record, a 1.86 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 58:11 K: BB over 58 innings in 2022. The Padres right-hander is scheduled to face the Milwaukee Brewers on the road Friday night for his next start.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove has started 2022 off with seven straight quality starts while posting a 4-0 record. The 29-year-old has recorded a 2.20 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts across 45 innings of work. Underlying metrics also support the right-hander's impressive start, with an xERA of 2.56, xBA of .232, and xwOBA of .273. The Friar's ace is tentatively scheduled to take the mound this weekend against the Giants in San Francisco and should be started in all formats.