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Padres Face Pitching Crisis Amid Musgrove's Uncertain Recovery

12/1/2025

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The Padres need eight starting pitchers for the season, because Joe Musgrove's recovery remains uncertain.
Dylan Cease's signing with the Toronto Blue Jays leaves the Padres with limited options for re-signing pitchers, especially Michael King.
A.J. Preller must navigate a tight budget and ownership issues as he pursues a reliable veteran from the free-agent market to bolster the rotation.

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Story summary

The Padres need eight starting pitchers for the season, because Joe Musgrove's recovery remains uncertain.
Dylan Cease's signing with the Toronto Blue Jays leaves the Padres with limited options for re-signing pitchers, especially Michael King.
A.J. Preller must navigate a tight budget and ownership issues as he pursues a reliable veteran from the free-agent market to bolster the rotation.