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Musgrove's Miraculous Return After Two Years Off
30 Sep
Summary
- Joe Musgrove returns to Padres roster after nearly two years away.
- Musgrove underwent Tommy John surgery and missed two seasons.
- Young catcher Ethan Salas could become youngest postseason catcher.
Veteran right-hander Joe Musgrove has been added to the San Diego Padres' roster for their NL Wild Card Series, marking his return after a nearly two-year absence. Musgrove last pitched on October 2, 2024, before undergoing Tommy John surgery. He missed the entire 2025 and 2026 seasons due to his recovery.
Now 34, Musgrove's return comes after recent successful rehab appearances and instructional league games. His inclusion on the 26-man roster is a significant boost to the Padres' postseason pitching staff. Outfielder Miguel Andújar, sidelined since July 19 with a broken wrist, was also a surprising roster addition.
Meanwhile, 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas made the roster as anticipated. If Salas plays, he will become the youngest catcher in MLB postseason history. He previously became the youngest player to catch a major league game since Iván Rodríguez in 1991.
