He San Diego Padres He will be without All-Star pitcher Joe Musgrove for at least two weeks after he broke his toe in a weight room accident Monday, manager Bob Melvin confirmed.
He right handed pitcher He was injured when a kettlebell fell on his toe, Melvin said, adding that it’s hard to predict his return date.
Joe Musgrove of the San Diego Padres throws during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 21, 2022 in Philadelphia. (Elsa/Getty Images)
«It’s hard to predict when you’re talking about a broken toe,» he said Tuesday. «It’s going to be about how he heals, and certainly if it’s about pain tolerance, Joe would be one of those guys sooner rather than later.»
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Musgrove, 30, went 10-7 with a 2.93 ERA last season and is starting on a five-year, $100 million contract this season. The longer he’s sidelined, the longer it will take for him to get back on track, Melvin warned.
Joe Musgrove of the San Diego Padres performs a bullpen session at the Peoria Sports Complex on February 15, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona. (Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)
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«He’s not starting over. But the longer he gets, the closer he gets to starting over,» Melvin said. «Joe is a guy who stays in great shape.»
Joe Musgrove of the San Diego Padres throws during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 21, 2022 in Philadelphia. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
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The Padres open their season on March 30 against Colorado. Yu Darvish and Nick Martinez will be the possible options for a starter in Musgrove’s absence.
Associated Press contributed to this report.