Padres' Joe Musgrove to Miss 2025 Season Due to Tommy John Surgery

The San Diego ace's elbow injury sidelines him from the NLDS and potentially beyond, marking a significant setback for the team.

Joe Musgrove, a key pitcher for the San Diego Padres, requires Tommy John surgery after suffering an elbow injury during the NL Wild Card Series.
Musgrove's recovery is expected to take 12 to 18 months, likely ruling him out for the entire 2025 season.
The injury occurred during Game 2 against the Atlanta Braves, where Musgrove showed a drop in velocity and was removed in the fourth inning.
Musgrove had dealt with elbow issues throughout the season, spending significant time on the injured list before returning strongly in August.
With Musgrove out, the Padres will rely on Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish to lead their pitching rotation against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS.