# Musgrove Joins Padres Wild Card Roster

> Padres add Joe Musgrove to Wild Card Series roster after elbow injury.
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- Summary: Padres add Joe Musgrove to Wild Card Series roster after elbow injury. Padres added Joe Musgrove to their Wild Card Series roster despite his recent elbow…
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## Musgrove's injury history
Joe Musgrove last pitched in 2024 before tearing his UCL in his right elbow and requiring Tommy John surgery.
## Padres add Musgrove to roster
Padres added Musgrove to their Wild Card Series roster ahead of Game 1 against the Cubs on Tuesday night.
## General manager's statement
Padres general manager A.J. Preller said they felt good about Musgrove's chances to help win the series.
## Musgrove's role in playoffs
Musgrove is expected to pitch a limited role in relief and not cover back-end innings due to bullpen depth.
## Manager's perspective
Manager Craig Stammen stated there's no soft landing in the playoffs and Musgrove can get meaningful outs.
## Musgrove's return timeline
Musgrove was originally hopeful to return early in the season but faced multiple setbacks this year.
## Strategic decision
Padres believe Musgrove's inclusion is a strategic baseball decision to get meaningful outs in the short series.
## Key takeaway

Padres added Joe Musgrove to their Wild Card Series roster despite his recent elbow injury requiring Tommy John surgery.