Padres activate RHP Joe Musgrove to face Reds

Field Level Media|published: Tue 21st May, 19:42 2024

May 1, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (44) throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

The San Diego Padres officially activated right-hander Joe Musgrove from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday's road game against the Cincinnati Reds.

To make room on the active roster, right-hander Randy Vasquez was optioned to Triple-A El Paso. The club also returned right-hander Logan Gillaspie to El Paso after the completion of a doubleheader Monday.

Musgrove (3-3, 6.37) is making his ninth start but first since May 1 due to elbow inflammation.

The 31-year-old San Diego-area native is in his fourth season with his hometown club after three seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates and two with the Houston Astros. He is 63-60 in 195 career appearances (169 starts) over his nine seasons.

Vasquez, 25, went 0-3 with a 5.82 ERA in five starts with the Padres. Gillaspie, 27, pitched two scoreless innings in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves.

--Field Level Media

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