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Padres playoff roster includes All-Star who hasn't pitched in two years

In a surprising postseason move for the wild card series against the Chicago Cubs, the San Diego Padres added starting pitcher Joe Musgrove to their roster despite his nearly two-year absence following Tommy John surgery and a final outing on October 2, 2024. The 33-year-old local product, who tossed the franchise's lone no-hitter, recently reached 97 mph during live batting practice and instructional league appearances, convincing the club to utilize him out of the bullpen rather than risk him in consecutive games.

To make room for Musgrove, the team dropped Randy Vásquez—who had just thrown six innings and 68 pitches on Sunday—alongside Wandy Peralta and Griffin Canning. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees made their own notable roster adjustments by keeping Giancarlo Stanton active while omitting Aaron Judge.

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