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Padres rotation's potential odd man out amid Joe Musgrove's looming return, revealed
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Everything that happened leading up to 2023 MLB trade deadline day - The Athletic
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Bob Melvin on Padres rotation plans after Joe Musgrove shut down for at least three weeks
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Everything that happened leading up to 2023 MLB trade deadline day - The Athletic
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Padres add Joe Musgrove to rotation in 3-team deal with Pirates, Mets
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Padres Injury News: Bob Melvin Admits Playoff Picture Will Affect Joe Musgrove's Return Timeline - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Padres' rotation transforming with Joe Musgrove's return