Joe Musgrove is currently projected to be the Padres' Opening Day starter in 2027. After two years away from the sport, can the team really afford to put that kind of pressure on him?
Writer Brandon Glick argues that the San Diego Padres face severe rotation uncertainty entering the winter, placing heavy pressure on Joe Musgrove's comeback. With Michael King opting out and multiple pitchers reaching free agency, general manager A.J. Preller is tasked with rebuilding the pitching staff almost entirely from scratch ahead of 2027, having only Musgrove, Randy Vásquez, and JP Sears with organizational starting experience.
Glick contends that while Musgrove pitched effectively in relief during the postseason, expecting high volume from him in 2027 is unrealistic following a two-year absence from regular starting pitching. Consequently, the author asserts that Preller must actively construct rotation and bullpen depth to protect Musgrove's workload.
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