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Musgrove's return pushed back again due to right arm soreness

September 2, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Joe Musgrove is so close -- so agonizingly close. But it appears his return to a big league mound will be delayed further, after the Padres right-hander experienced further arm soreness following his most recent rehab start.

Latest Padres injuries and transactions

September 1, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Padres injury news and transactions.

Rengifo (torn ACL) to have surgery, miss remainder of 2026 season

September 1, 2026

CINCINNATI -- Padres utility man Luis Rengifo was diagnosed with a full ACL tear in his right knee and will undergo season-ending surgery, the team announced on Monday. The news is a major blow for the Padres, who had come to rely on Rengifo during his two months with the

Rengifo (knee), Sheets (foot) land on IL as Padres make flurry of moves

August 30, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Padres placed versatile Luis Rengifo on the 10-day injured list Sunday, one day after he suffered a right knee injury against the Rays and was taken by medical cart off of Tropicana Field. Rengifo, who played second base Saturday, was flown back to San Diego for

Rengifo injures knee on crazy play, will return to San Diego for imaging

August 29, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo was removed from Saturday’s 7-6 defeat against the Rays after sustaining what appeared to be a serious knee injury in the seventh inning. Manager Craig Stammen described it as a sprained right knee, and he said Rengifo was flying back to San

Musgrove fans 3 in 5 IP in what could be his final rehab start

August 27, 2026

Making what could be his final rehab start before returning to the Padres' rotation, Joe Musgrove couldn't have been much better. Musgrove, on his way back from October 2024 Tommy John surgery, threw 60 pitches, 42 for strikes (70%) on Thursday night for Triple-A El Paso. In five innings, he

Estrada (right shoulder) placed on IL for 3rd time in '26; Morgan recalled

August 26, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres built a super-bullpen. Keeping it healthy has been another story. San Diego placed right-hander Jeremiah Estrada on the 15-day injured list ahead of its 3-0 win on Wednesday over Pittsburgh with a right shoulder impingement. Right-hander David Morgan was recalled from Triple-A El Paso to

Darvish (right elbow) progresses to bullpens, but return still unclear

August 26, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- A few months ago, there was no guarantee we’d ever get to see Yu Darvish on the bullpen mound at Petco Park again. But there he was early Wednesday morning, long before gates opened, throwing a light bullpen session while flanked by about a dozen teammates and

Pivetta resumes rehab assignment with three-inning start in Lake Elsinore

August 25, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta resumed his rehab stint on Tuesday night, working three innings with Single-A Lake Elsinore. Pivetta -- whose rehab was paused after he exited a start earlier this month with elbow discomfort -- threw 47 pitches, 35 for strikes. He allowed three runs on

Mize exits with ankle sprain, hopes to make next start

August 23, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Casey Mize’s fourth start as a member of the Padres ended prematurely due to an unfortunate misstep. Mize suffered a right ankle sprain after he slipped walking down the dugout steps between the second and third innings of the Padres’ 7-5 win over the Twins on Saturday

Pivetta's player option for 2027 converted to team option by length of IL stay

August 22, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres have gained a team option on right-hander Nick Pivetta as of Saturday’s game against the Twins, which marks the 131st consecutive day Pivetta has spent on the injured list this season with a flexor strain in his right elbow. Pivetta was owed $32 million across

Bogaerts not expected to miss time after exiting game with hamstring cramp

August 19, 2026

NEW YORK -- Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts appears to be fine after exiting Wednesday’s 4-2 loss against the Mets with a right hamstring cramp. Bogaerts was hit by a pitch in the backside from Robert Stock in the second inning, but remained in the game. After a swing in the

Musgrove stretches out to 70 pitches in 3rd rehab start

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August 14, 2026

After swinging a pair of trades to bolster their rotation at the Trade Deadline, the Padres have yet another reinforcement nearing a return to their new-look pitching staff. Veteran right-hander Joe Musgrove stretched out to 70 pitches across 4 2/3 innings in his third rehab start on Friday night for

'Best I've felt in the last two years': Musgrove making strides after latest rehab outing

August 10, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove knows not to get too far ahead of himself in his nearly two-year quest to get back on the mound. This time, though, it feels more real than it ever has after his second rehab outing.

Musgrove moves closer to return with solid showing in second rehab start

August 9, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove took another step toward his return from Tommy John surgery, throwing 53 pitches in his second rehab outing on Sunday afternoon. Musgrove allowed a run over 3 1/3 innings for Triple-A El Paso, pitching in Reno. He struck out two and didn’t issue

Pivetta discusses early rehab exit: 'Just didn't feel right'

August 7, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Nick Pivetta's status remains uncertain, days after he walked off the mound during a rehab start with Single-A Lake Elsinore. On Friday, as the Padres returned home to start a six-game homestand at Petco Park, Pivetta addressed the situation for the first time. The veteran right-hander, who

Pivetta to be reevaluated as rehab hits snag with elbow tightness

August 6, 2026

PHOENIX -- Nick Pivetta’s rehab progression has been paused “for a couple extra days” while the Padres assess the root cause of the issue that prompted Pivetta to walk off the mound during a rehab outing on Tuesday with Single-A Lake Elsinore. Pivetta has been out since April while he

Bogaerts (foot) exits game as precaution, but set to start Wednesday

August 5, 2026

PHOENIX -- Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts is expected back in the lineup on Wednesday after he fouled a ball off his left foot during San Diego’s 9-4 victory on Tuesday night in Arizona. Bogaerts completed his seventh-inning plate appearance, working a walk. But he was subsequently lifted for pinch-runner Sung-Mun

Pivetta exits rehab after feeling 'tightness' in elbow; Musgrove throws 2 2/3 IP

August 4, 2026

PHOENIX -- Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta exited his rehab outing at Single-A Lake Elsinore with “tightness” in his right elbow, manager Craig Stammen said, but it’s possible Pivetta may have avoided serious injury. Following Joe Musgrove -- who worked 2 2/3 innings of his own in a rehab start --

Musgrove, Pivetta take another step toward return in 'pen sessions

August 2, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres took another step toward getting their rotation settled as right-handers Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta threw bullpen sessions on Saturday. That lines both of them up to begin a rehab stint with Single-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday. It's unclear which of the two will start,

Musgrove, Pivetta face hitters -- what it means for SD's beleaguered rotation

July 24, 2026

MIAMI -- Help seems to be on the way for the Padres’ ailing rotation. But here’s the important question: Will it arrive in time?

Andujar (right wrist fracture) lands on IL, should return this season

July 20, 2026

ATLANTA -- The Padres placed infielder Miguel Andujar on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right wrist ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Braves. It’s another injury blow for a roster that has been hit hard this season. Andujar had mostly served in a part-time/DH role. But he

Taylor goes on 10-day IL with oblique strain; Rengifo selected from Triple-A

July 8, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres placed outfielder Samad Taylor on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Diamondbacks. It’s the latest injury blow for a roster that has taken its share of hits recently.

Brito back in bigs for first time since '24 to help Padres' beleaguered staff

July 6, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Right-hander Jhony Brito is ready to pitch in the big leagues for the first time in nearly two seasons after having his career interrupted by elbow surgery. Brito was in the Padres’ clubhouse before Monday night’s series opener against Arizona and will be activated Tuesday.

Vásquez (ankle), Fermin (head) hit IL as Padres' injury woes continue

MRI reveals no significant shoulder damage for Jason Adam
July 3, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- There’s never a good time for injuries to mount up at the level they have for the Padres lately. But right now, the timing couldn’t be much worse.