03 October 2024 (Index Treasure) San Diego right-hander Joe Musgrove left the Padres’ wild-card game against the Braves on Wednesday with tightness in his right elbow.
He will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday.
San Diego led 5-1 when Musgrove left after 3 2/3 innings. He struck out four, allowed one run, and gave up one hit without walks.
The Padres held on to win the game 5-4 and drop Atlanta in two games.
After the game, Musgrove sounded as if there were some concern about the injury.
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I don’t know my future. But, I’ll do whatever it takes to get back here,” Musgrove said.
Musgrove threw a curveball for a strike to Atlanta’s Matt Olson on his 44th and final pitch of the night. As he prepared to pitch, Musgrove stretched his arm up and then shook it. When Musgrove again stretched his arms high, catcher Kyle Higashioka rushed to the mound.
Pitching coach Ruben Niebla went to the mound, and a short while later, manager Mike Shildt and a trainer hurried out. After a short discussion, Musgrove departed the contest.
Musgrove, 31, was on the injured list twice this season due to elbow issues. The second time, he was diagnosed with a bone spur in the elbow and missed 2 1/2 months, returning Aug. 12.
Musgrove went 6-5 with a 3.88 ERA in 19 regular-season starts.
