Injuries & Moves: Musgrove plays catch
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May 10: RHP Joe Musgrove (right elbow inflammation) plays catch
Ahead of the Padres' series opener against Los Angeles on Friday, Musgrove played catch for the first time since he was shut down last week due to elbow inflammation. Musgrove remains optimistic that he'll be able to return shortly after the minimum 15-day stint on the injured list. That could line him up to return when the Padres head to Atlanta for a four-game series May 17-20.
"Joe's doing well," manager Mike Shildt said. "Everything moving in a favorable direction."
10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Joe Musgrove (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: Late May
Musgrove played catch on May 10, marking the first time he'd done so since he was placed on the 15-day IL on May 5. Musgrove has a 6.37 ERA in eight starts this year, though his most recent outing was his sharpest -- nine strikeouts over six innings of two-run ball against Cincinnati. Musgrove has maintained that he's hopeful he'll miss close to the minimum 15 days, which could line him up to return May 17-20 in Atlanta. (Last updated: May 10)
RHP Luis Patiño (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: 2025
Patiño underwent Tommy John surgery on April 30, putting an end to his 2024 season before it began. The 24-year-old made two appearances in Spring Training before opening the season on the IL. The Padres, who originally signed Patiño as an amateur free agent before dealing him to Tampa Bay in the 2020 Blake Snell trade, claimed Patiño off waivers from the White Sox in December. (Last updated: May 1)
IF/OF Tucupita Marcano (surgery for torn right ACL)
Expected return: First half
Marcano has begun taking ground balls as he progresses in his rehab from a torn ACL. The 24-year-old utilityman had surgery last August after injuring his knee while playing for the Pirates against the Padres on July 24. He does not yet have a set date to return to game action but will continue ramping up his baseball activity. (Last updated: April 12)
RHP Glenn Otto (right shoulder teres major strain)
Expected return: First half
After dealing with shoulder trouble last season, Otto suffered a setback during the early stages of camp, and he's yet to pitch in Cactus League games. On March 9, manager Mike Shildt offered some clarity, noting that Otto is still in the rehab stage of his recovery, though he added that Otto is getting "closer to playing catch and baseball activity." The Padres claimed Otto off waivers from the Rangers last September. He was expected to be part of their rotation competition, but instead he opened the year on the injured list. (Last updated: March 25)