Joe Musgrove

Joe Musgrove (elbow) played catch on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Musgrove continues to work his way back from right elbow inflammation. The veteran underwent an MRI and it came back clean. The Padres hope that he will be able to return after the minimum 15 days.

The Padres placed Joe Musgrove on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Musgrove lands on the injured list after striking out nine over six innings on Wednesday against the Reds. He is not expected to miss much more than the minimum number of days on the IL. Randy Vasquez was recalled and figures to take his spot in the rotation.

Joe Musgrove delivered a solid outing, allowing two earned runs on four hits while striking out nine over six innings in the Padres' 6-2 victory over the Reds on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

This performance was a refreshing change from his troubling start to the season, which saw him enter the game with a hefty 6.37 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP. Despite the high strikeout count in this outing, Musgrove's season-long issues with a high ERA and WHIP suggest that consistency remains a concern. Fantasy managers should view this performance as a positive step, but it's wise to remain cautious, considering his overall season metrics. His ability to maintain control, as evidenced by zero walks in this game, offers some hope for improvement.

Joe Musgrove struggled mightily in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

He allowed seven earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four over just 3 2/3 innings. This performance further inflates his already elevated ERA to 6.94 and WHIP to 1.66 for the season, signaling ongoing issues with pitch execution and control. Given these numbers, including a modest 6.9 K/9 and a high 6.69 FIP, Musgrove's fantasy reliability is plummeting. Fantasy managers should consider benching him until he shows signs of substantial improvement, as his current form does not inspire confidence for positive returns in standard formats.

Joe Musgrove earned the win against the Blue Jays, allowing three runs on five hits over seven innings.

Fantasy Impact

Musgrove added three strikeouts in his third win on the season. He is scheduled to face the Phillies next.