How Joe Musgrove’s injury affects future, San Diego Padres’ plans

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Sep 28, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (44) reacts after a strikeout to end the top of the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

The San Diego Padres were dealt a big blow ahead of their NLDS matchup against NL West rival Los Angeles Dodgers. The team announced that Joe Musgrove, one of their top starters, will be lost for the rest of the playoffs and the 2025 season as he will have to undergo Tommy John surgery. Musgrove had to leave Game 2’s Wild Card win against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning.

This will not only affect Musgrove and the Padres for the rest of the playoffs but for 2025 and beyond. We take a look at what the future holds for Musgrove and the Padres.

Who will replace Joe Musgrove in the playoff rotation?

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What will the San Diego Padres do about their 2025 rotation without Joe Musgrove?

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Joe Musgrove’s concerning injury history

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