Joe Musgrove

Joe Musgrove underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Musgrove will miss all of next season. He'll look to make a full recovery for the 2026 season.

Joe Musgrove will undergo Tommy John surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Musgrove was already ruled out of the NLDS after being removed from Wednesday's start but now we know he injured his UCL and will require surgery. He will likely miss the entire 2025 season.

Joe Musgrove left his start early on Wednesday against the Braves with right elbow tightness.

Fantasy Impact

Musgrove was pulled after allowing one run on one hit across 3 2/3 innings. The Padres were able to sweep the Braves and advance to face the Dodgers in the NLDS.

Joe Musgrove had a middling outing, allowing two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six over 6.1 innings in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a decent strikeout count and managing to limit walks, Musgrove's effort wasn't enough to keep the Padres competitive in this matchup. His season ERA slightly increased to 3.88 and his WHIP remained steady at 1.17, reflecting a consistent year. However, his FIP of 4.05 suggests some underlying issues that could be of concern for fantasy managers relying on him as a stable arm. Given the mixed results and his moderate K/9 rate, Musgrove should be viewed as a mid-tier fantasy option, best utilized in favorable matchups.

Joe Musgrove delivered a gem on Friday, tossing six scoreless innings while scattering just four hits and striking out nine against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

His performance was crucial in the Padres' narrow 3-2 victory. This outing is a bright spot in Musgrove's season, lowering his ERA to 3.95 and WHIP to 1.19, which should reassure fantasy managers about his reliability. His strong strikeout rate of 9.2 K/9 continues to provide excellent value, and his ability to limit walks, evidenced by a 4.32 strikeout-to-walk ratio, remains a key asset. While wins are less predictable, Musgrove's consistent performance makes him a solid option in most fantasy formats, especially given his knack for high strikeout totals and effective innings management.