Padres Notes: Yu Darvish Update, Joe Musgrove's Return, Austin Davis is Back

J.P. Hoornstra | Aug 8, 2024

Aug 7, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Adrian Morejon (50) and catcher Luis Campusano (12) shake hands after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. San Diego won 9-8 in ten innings. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports / Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Padres survived a scary hit by pitch to Jurickson Profar and wore down a weak Pittsburgh bullpen to cap a 9-8, 10-inning win on Wednesday in Pittsburgh. They're back on the field early: 9:35 a.m. PT is the scheduled first pitch at PNC Park.

Here's what else you might have missed Wednesday:

Yu Darvish Might Not Return This Season: Report

A significant blow for the Padres: one report suggest ace pitcher Yu Darvish might not make a return this season. Fans and the team alike may need to brace for the remainder of the season without one of their key pitchers.

Padres Re-Sign Pitcher Austin Davis

In a quick turnaround, the Padres have re-signed left-handed reliever Austin Davis mere days after he elected free agency. Davis is set to return to Triple-A El Paso, where he has largely spent the 2024 season already.

Targeted Return Date for Joe Musgrove

There's good news on the horizon for Padres fans as the team has targeted a return date for pitcher Joe Musgrove. His comeback could provide a much-needed boost to the team’s starting rotation.