Joe Musgrove
SP SD
Wed 7/19/23 7:27 AM

Musgrove (9-2) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over six innings in a 9-1 victory over the Blue Jays. He struck out seven.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander continues to roll, delivering his seventh straight quality start and eighth straight winning decision, with his last loss coming May 20. Since then, Musgrove sports a 1.76 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 61:9 K:BB through 61.1 innings. He'll look to extend those streaks in his next outing, likely to come this weekend in Detroit.

Joe Musgrove
SP SD
Sun 7/9/23 10:35 PM

Musgrove (8-2) yielded three hits over six scoreless frames Sunday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
While he only allowed three singles, Musgrove also plunked four batters. Still, his final line was dominant and he's gone 7-0 over his last nine starts. During that stretch, he's posted an impressive 54:8 K:BB through 55.1 frames. Musgrove dropped his season ERA to 3.29 with a 79:17 K:BB through 14 starts.

Joe Musgrove
SP SD
Tue 7/4/23 10:10 PM

Musgrove (7-2) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over seven innings against the Angels. He struck out 11.
EDGE Analysis
Musgrove recorded double-digit strikeouts for the first time this season and now has a 2.06 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 47:8 K:BB across 49.1 frames in his past eight starts. He has a 6-0 record during that stretch with seven quality starts. The right-hander had a delayed start to the campaign due to shoulder and toe injuries and struggled in his first five outings, but he's looking more and more like the All-Star that posted a 3.06 ERA and 9.6 K/9 over the previous two seasons.

Joe Musgrove
SP SD
Thu 6/29/23 9:01 PM

Musgrove did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk over six innings against the Pirates. He struck out six.
EDGE Analysis
Musgrove made it through the first three innings unscathed before allowing the Pirates' first run of the day on a sacrifice fly with two outs in the fourth. He surrendered only two runs on the afternoon despite the leadoff man reaching base in four of Musgrove's six innings of work, and the right-hander has now allowed two runs or fewer in six of his last seven starts. He hasn't lost a decision since May 20 against the Red Sox.

Joe Musgrove
SP SD
Sat 6/24/23 3:21 AM

Musgrove (6-2) earned the win Friday, allowing one run on six hits over seven innings against the Nationals. He struck out seven and did not walk a batter.
EDGE Analysis
Musgrove had one of his best appearances of the season against the floundering Nationals. The right-hander has not allowed more than three runs in a start since May 20 against Boston, and he has allowed only one homer this entire month. The former Pirate is also on pace to clear his career high of 11 wins in a season.

Joe Musgrove
SP SD
Sun 6/18/23 7:30 PM

Musgrove (5-2) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out one over six innings to earn the win Sunday over the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Musgrove turned in his fourth quality start of the year on an efficient 85 pitches (61 strikes) while keeping the Rays' challenging offense in check. The right-hander has given up just eight runs (seven earned) over his last 29.1 innings, trimming his ERA from 6.75 on May 20 to 4.22 now. He's added a 1.31 WHIP and 48:15 K:BB through 53.1 innings across 10 starts. Musgrove is still managing elbow bursitis, but it doesn't appear to be negatively impacting his play of late. He's lined up to make his next start at home versus the Nationals.

Joe Musgrove
SP SD
Wed 6/14/23 12:22 PM

Musgrove has been wearing a compression sleeve on his right arm for much of the season because he's dealt with elbow bursitis, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
The feeling is that the issue might have been caused by the aggressive treatment Musgrove underwent this spring to combat healing in his fractured left big toe. "I had some elbow issues early in spring, possibly from the hyperbaric (chamber)," he said. "Went to Mexico, and it blew up in Mexico, just really swollen. Since then it has been manageable, but it seems like the elevation and pressurized areas are causing more and more trouble." Musgrove added that he "had a leak in the bursa sac or a rupture in there" that "causes swelling and causes loss of range of motion." The righty has an uncharacteristic 4.37 ERA on the season, although that mark has been 1.93 over his last four starts. There are no plans for any down time for Musgrove. Rather, the elbow issue seems like something he may just have to manage for a while longer but should eventually heal itself.

Joe Musgrove
SP SD
Wed 6/14/23 1:33 AM

Musgrove (4-2) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five over six innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Musgrove allowed multiple runs for the first time in four starts, but he also picked up his third quality start over that span. The right-hander has started to more regularly get through six innings after failing to do so in his first five starts of the season. He's now at a 4.37 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 47:14 K:BB over 47.1 innings through nine starts. Musgrove is lined up for a tougher home start versus the Rays this weekend.

Joe Musgrove
SP SD
Wed 6/7/23 2:16 AM

Musgrove allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out eight over five innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Musgrove had a solid outing, but the Mariners were able to work some long counts against him. The right-hander needed 102 pitches (68 strikes) to complete five innings. He's allowed just three runs (two earned) over 17.1 innings across his last three starts, and his eight strikeouts Tuesday were a season high. Musgrove's now at a 4.35 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 42:13 K:BB through 41.1 innings through eight starts overall. He's lined up for a home start versus the Guardians next week.

Joe Musgrove
SP SD
Thu 6/1/23 5:59 PM

Musgrove (3-2) earned the win Thursday, allowing one unearned run on three hits and three walks over six innings against the Marlins. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
Musgrove has won his last two starts, allowing just two runs (one earned) over 12.1 innings after pitching to a 6.75 ERA in his first five outings. Through seven starts, the 30-year-old right-hander now sports a 4.71 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and 34:12 K:BB across 36.1 innings. Musgrove will look to keep rolling in his next outing, tentatively lined up for next week against Seattle.