Joe Musgrove Placed on Injured List Due to Elbow Inflammation
The San Diego Padres have sidelined starting pitcher Joe Musgrove, impacting the team's rotation amid a crucial part of their season.
- Joe Musgrove, struggling with a 6.37 ERA and 10 home runs allowed in 41 innings, is on a 15-day IL for elbow inflammation.
- Musgrove's absence follows a challenging season, contrasting sharply with his 2022 All-Star performance where he led the Padres to the NLCS.
- Randy Vasquez will potentially replace Musgrove in the upcoming game against the Chicago Cubs, as the Padres adjust their lineup.
- The Padres' rotation recently enjoyed a club-record streak of games without a walk, showcasing a strong performance despite Musgrove's struggles.
- Musgrove's injury adds to the Padres' challenges, following Yu Darvish's recent return from the IL for neck stiffness.