San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove has been ruled out of the National League Division Series (NLDS) against the Dodgers due to an elbow injury. Musgrove will undergo Tommy John surgery, a significant procedure that typically sidelines athletes for an extended period. The decision follows his early exit during a playoff game against the Braves, where he experienced tightness in his elbow. This injury marks a critical blow for the Padres as they advance in the playoffs, leaving the team without one of their top starting pitchers. Musgrove expressed his devastation over the situation, emphasizing the frustration of the sudden injury and its impact on his postseason participation.