Injuries & Moves: Musgrove set to pitch in Peoria
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July 28: Padres trade three prospects to Tampa Bay for RHP Jason Adam; RHP Glenn Otto designated for assignment
Shortly before the first pitch of their series finale in Baltimore, the Padres swung their first deal of Trade Deadline season, acquiring Adam to fortify their bullpen. To clear space on their 40-man roster, they designated Otto for assignment. Adam will join the team ahead of Tuesday's game against the Dodgers in San Diego, which will necessitate a further move to clear a spot on the gameday roster.
July 27: RHP Alek Jacob recalled from Triple-A El Paso; RHP Adam Mazur optioned to Triple-A El Paso
Mazur did his job as well as the Padres could've hoped for on Friday night in Baltimore. He was tasked, essentially, with facing the first 11 Orioles hitters, before giving way to the bullpen before Anthony Santander's second plate appearance. Mazur allowed only one run, and the Padres would win the game 6-4.
A day later, however, with a thin bullpen, Mazur was optioned to make room for Jacob. That leaves the No. 5 spot in the Padres' rotation open. The Trade Deadline looms on Tuesday (3 p.m. PT), and it's entirely possible they fill it by making a deal for a starter.
10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST
OF Fernando Tatis Jr. (right femoral stress reaction)
Expected return: August or September
Tatis underwent an MRI exam over the All-Star break, which revealed enough healing that he was cleared for light baseball activity -- including swinging and running. He spent most of the first half playing through tightness in his right quad area, and imaging later revealed a stress reaction in his femur. The Padres have not offered a timetable for Tatis' return, and manager Mike Shildt noted that the stress reaction has not fully healed. But when it does, Shildt said Tatis' ramp-up period wouldn't be too extensive. (Last updated: July 19)
LHP Wandy Peralta (left adductor strain)
Expected return: August
Peralta sustained the injury while delivering a pitch in the Padres' game against the Mariners on July 9. He winced in pain and promptly exited the game alongside an athletic trainer. Three days later, he was placed on the IL. Manager Mike Shildt offered no timetable for Peralta's return, noting only that, "It's going to require some time away to heal and some rest." Peralta has posted a 4.50 ERA across 41 outings in the first half. (Last updated: July 12)
60-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Joe Musgrove (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: August
Musgrove will report to the team's complex in Peoria, Ariz., where he's slated to face Mariners hitters over two innings on July 30. It's a controlled setting, presumably before Musgrove goes on a rehab assignment, which could line him up for a mid-August return. In four bullpen sessions, he has reported feeling no issues with his ailing elbow. This is Musgrove's second stint on the IL this season with the same issue, but he believes the extra rest this time has allowed the injury to heal. He received a PRP injection in addition to a prior cortisone shot. (Last updated: July 28)
RHP Luis Patiño (right elbow inflammation)
Expected return: 2025
Patiño underwent Tommy John surgery on April 30, putting an end to his 2024 season before it began. The 24-year-old made two appearances in Spring Training before opening the season on the IL. The Padres, who originally signed Patiño as an amateur free agent before dealing him to Tampa Bay in the 2020 Blake Snell trade, claimed Patiño off waivers from the White Sox in December. (Last updated: May 1)