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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, July 24, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson Stock
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Tingler's Thoughts on Arrieta, Musgrove, Lamet, Clevinger rehab, by FriarWire
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Jayce Tingler
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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove delivers during he first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Thursday, June 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar Stock Photo
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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove works against a Seattle Mariners batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull Stock
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Padres expected to pursue Marcus Stroman this winter after disappointing season, per report
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Padres have healthy rotation heading into September
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Coming home: Padres' Musgrove wears No. 44 to honor Peavy