Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey: Take your pick from pair of Padres aces
Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta could impact the final weeks of the season.
San Diego's pitching staff has faced challenges this 2026 season, with Michael King and Walker Buehler being the only consistent starters. Randy Vasquez, Griffin Canning, and German Marquez have been utilized as starters and relievers due to their struggles. The team attempted to bolster their rotation by acquiring Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers and Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants at the trade deadline.
However, their return to form has been hindered by injuries. Starting pitchers Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta have been recovering from Tommy John surgery and arm issues respectively. Musgrove's latest setback has led to speculation on whether Pivetta or Musgrove would have a greater impact on the team's final 20-plus days of the season.
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