Padres Activate Starter from Covid List
As the San Diego Padres lose a star starter to the infamous Covid injured list, they also gain one back.
Joe Musgrove was placed on the list this evening.
However, earlier in the afternoon, right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger rejoined the team's bullpen.
The #Padres have reinstated RHP Mike Clevinger from the COVID IL, optioned RHP Kyle Tyler to Triple-A El Paso and transferred OF Matt Beaty to the 60-day IL.
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 17, 2022
Clevinger will be able to pitch out of the bullpen over the weekend. However, it remains to be seen when the starter will be worked back into the pitching rotation.
Clevinger stated that he and his family had become ill with the flu. While this is the reason the pitcher was placed on the Covid list, he has since stated that he has recovered.
Mike Clevinger, back with the Padres, said he and his family came down with the flu. He said he’s feeling good. He’ll be available out of the bullpen this weekend. TBD on when/how he returns to the rotation.
— Dennis Lin (@dennistlin) June 17, 2022
Mike Clevinger has only started four times this season, as he has been moved to the injured list twice.
Over his four starts, the pitcher has a 3.18 ERA, a 1.20 WHIP, and 20 strikeouts over 17 innings.
As Clevinger returns, the San Diego Padres move right-handed pitcher Kyle Tyler back down to AAA El Paso.
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