The San Diego Padres have added Joe Musgrove to their Wild Card Series roster, marking his return to MLB competition after nearly two years away from the mound. Per MLB Trade Rumors, the Padres shifted catcher Rodolfo Duran to the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man roster spot for Musgrove. Duran had been placed on the minor league IL in mid-September, though his injury has not been publicly disclosed.
Musgrove, an All-Star, has not faced MLB hitters since Oct. 2, 2024, according to CBS Sports. The right-hander underwent elbow surgery and experienced multiple setbacks during his time away. The Padres will deploy him in their postseason matchup against the Cubs, though the specific timing and role of his usage remains unclear from available reporting.