San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove has experienced another setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, per multiple reports. Musgrove developed arm soreness following a recent rehab outing, pushing back his return to the major leagues once again.

Per MLB Trade Rumors, citing reporting from Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the latest delay has raised questions about whether Musgrove will be able to rejoin the Padres in 2026 at all. Details on the specific nature of the soreness or the updated timeline for his return were not available in the available reporting.