What happened: Joe Musgrove entered the wild-card opener, his first outing since Oct. 2, 2024 against Atlanta. He struck out the first batter faced to a standing ovation.
Why it matters: The appearance gives the Padres another rested arm for the short series. An opening shutout puts the winner a win from the division series.
By the numbers: 727 days between outings; last appearance Oct. 2, 2024; 1 strikeout on first batter in return; Game 1 shutout to open postseason.
What to watch: Watch how the Padres deploy him the rest of the wild-card round.