PEORIA, Ariz. — It was a start. Joe Musgrove returned to a major league mound (sort of) to face another team (sort of) for the first time since he walked off the mound in Game 3 of the 2024 Wild Card Series and had Tommy John surgery nine days later.

Joe Musgrove made his return back to the mound for the Padres after missing a season due to Tommy John surgery.

The Padres aren't overly concerned about Musgrove's health — calling it a "cranky arm" — but there is no set date for his return.

Germán Márquez and Walker Buehler shine as the Padres address Joe Musgrove's injury. Jase Bowen and Ty France lead a 6-homer outburst against the Mariners.

With the news that Joe Musgrove will start the season on the injured list, the San Diego Padres now have two rotation spots available instead of just one. Germán Márquez was lined up to take the fifth spot due to his big-league contract,

San Diego Padres fans (i.e.the host of this show) hit panic mode as Joe Musgrove lands on the IL just before Opening Day, threatening the team’s starting

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