The San Diego Padres All-Star is one step closer to his MLB return after pitching for the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas on Thursday.
righty Joe Musgrove got the start for the Chihuahuas on Thursday against the Sacramento River Cats. He went 4 1/3 innings, striking out six batters while surrendering five hits, two earned runs and a walk.
While the Chihuahuas wound up losing 10-5, seeing Musgrove on the mound was a promising sign for the Padres. He is coming off an All-Star season in San Diego in which he has a career-best 2.93 ERA. Musgrove's 2023 got off to a rocky start. He fractured his left big toe in February after dropping a kettlebell onto his foot while working out.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters.
The 30-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list to begin the season. The 3-4 Padres are in the midst of a four-game set against the Atlanta Braves, and they could be getting Musgrove back for their next series against theAs for Tatis, he did not appear in Thursday's Triple-A contest. He is eligible to return to the Padres on April 20.
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