Oct 05 V7N -San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the upcoming MLB playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team announced on Friday. Musgrove, a key figure in the Padres' postseason rotation, had been pitching through elbow discomfort, which affected his performance in the team's series-clinching win over the Atlanta Braves.

Padres manager Mike Shildt acknowledged the challenge of replacing Musgrove, noting his significant presence on the mound but expressing confidence in the team's depth. Shildt emphasized the trust they have in their pitching staff to step up in Musgrove's absence.

Musgrove has been crucial in the playoffs for the Padres, posting a 2.82 ERA in four postseason starts. Despite his departure, the Padres will proceed with Dylan Cease starting game one against the Dodgers, followed by Yu Darvish in game two of the best-of-five series. The team has yet to announce a replacement for Musgrove on the roster.

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