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Padres' ideal trade chip is outcast from Mason Miller Athletics deal
TL;DR
The San Diego Padres are facing challenges in their starting rotation due to injuries to key pitchers Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta. They may need to rely on minor league depth to sustain their pitching throughout the season.
Key points
- San Diego Padres face rotation challenges due to injuries
- Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta are currently injured
- Padres may rely on minor league depth for pitching
San Diego PadresJoe MusgroveNick PivettaWalker Buehler
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The San Diego Padres have many questions surrounding the back end of their starting rotation.
With Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta out, pitchers like Walker Buehler and Griffin Canning will be relied upon to pitch deep into ballgames.
That may be an unsustainable ask throughout the year, so the Padres could turn to depth in the minors.
However, Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller wrote on Wednesday that San Diego could be moving on from a lefty who has yet to make his season debut in the Majors despite all the injuries and inconsistency.
Q&A
Who are the injured pitchers for the San Diego Padres?
The injured pitchers for the San Diego Padres are Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta.
What options do the Padres have for their starting rotation?
The Padres may consider relying on pitchers like Walker Buehler and Griffin Canning, as well as depth from their minor league system.
How will the injuries affect the Padres' pitching strategy?
The injuries may force the Padres to adjust their pitching strategy by utilizing minor league talent and managing the workload of their remaining pitchers.
