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.Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (abdomen, pelvis) underwent surgery to fix the abdominal wall and to help his pelvic stress reaction heal. The Pirates expect the right-hander to be on a schedule close to a normal spring training. Musgrove was shut down late in the year due to the injury. He had his moments in 2018 and went 6-9 with a 4.06 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 across 19 starts for the Bucs. He should remain a key member of the rotation heading into next season as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks.

Musgrove underwent surgery to repair his abdominal wall to help heal the stress reaction on the front of his pelvic bone, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Musgrove (pelvis/abdomen) is expected to require about six weeks of "relative rest" before being cleared to resume offseason workouts, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

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.Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (abdomen) is being shut down for the remainder of the season due to right side abdominal discomfort. In his place on Sunday, Nick Kingham will draw the start against the Brewers. Musgrove was pretty effective for owners this year, going 6-9 with a 4.06 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 over 19 starts. With better health over a full season, Musgrove will once again be useful in all fantasy leagues in 2019.

Musgrove is done for the season after recently being diagnosed with a stress reaction on the front of his pelvic bone and a strain in his abdominal wall muscle, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Musgrove surrendered five runs on eight hits while striking out four across six innings Monday against Kansas City. He didn't factor into the decision.

Musgrove (6-9) struck out eight and walked two in a loss to the Cardinals on Tuesday, allowing four runs on four hits in six innings.

Musgrove (6-8) earned the win against the Reds on Tuesday, allowing two runs on five hits over 6.1 innings. He struck out eight and did not walk a batter.

Musgrove (5-8) pitched six innings and took the loss Thursday, allowing five runs on seven hits and a walk in the 5-0 loss to the Cardinals. He struck out seven and yielded two home runs.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove didn't look bad at all in this game. In fact, he threw his first 21 pitches for strikes. He quickly ran into trouble though as Harrison Bader and John Gant hit back-to-back home runs. The Pirates left Musgrove in to struggle through the game, because his pitch count was low and the Pirates weren't showing signs of an offensive comeback. Even though his pitch count was low, he still gave up five earned runs over six innings pitched. He was able to rack up seven strikeouts, and he only walked one batter.

Musgrove didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Brewers, giving up four runs on six hits over four innings while striking out four.

Musgrove (4-7) got the loss against the Giants on Sunday, giving up four runs (three earned) on seven hits over six innings, striking out six and walking one in the Pirates' 4-3 defeat.

Musgrove (4-5) allowed one run on five hits and two walks while taking the loss Sunday against the Mets. He struck out two.

Musgrove (4-4) allowed two runs on five hits and one walk across seven innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Indians. He struck out two.

Musgrove allowed five runs on seven hits and four walks across 7.2 innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Brewers. He struck out five.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove pitched five innings and struck out a career-high nine batters and only walked one Tuesday. Unfortunately, he gave up two earned runs to the Nationals on an Anthony Rendon homer, and took the loss. Musgrove is 3-4 with a 3.77 ERA, but has 45 strikeouts in 45 innings pitched. He also carries a 1.37 WHIP and .276 batting average against.

Musgrove (finger) was activated from the 10-day disabled list ahead of Tuesday's start against the Nationals.

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jose Musgrove has been activated from the disabled list and will start against the Nationals on Tuesday. Musgrove has been on the DL with a finger injury. Musgrove holds a 3-3 record with a 3.79 ERA and a 36/11 K/BB ratio. He's a big part of the Pirates future and should be added in season-long leagues. However, he isn't a recommended streamer against the Nats on Tuesday.

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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove is expected to come off the disabled list and start against the Washington Nationals. Musgrove has been on the DL with a finger injury. On the season, Musgrove has a 3-3 record with a 3.79 ERA and a 36/11 K/BB ratio. He was a focal point of the Gerrit Cole trade and is expected to be a big part of the Pirate's future. However, facing a potent Nats team in his first start back could be trouble. It might be best to give Musgrove a start or two before using him regularly in fantasy leagues.

Musgrove (finger) relayed that he would return from the 10-day disabled list to start Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. "I'm good to go," Musgrove said after completing a bullpen session Sunday.

Musgrove (finger) is expected come off the disabled list and start Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Musgrove said that he's hopeful to miss only one start due to the right index finger infection that resulted in his placement on the disabled list Tuesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Musgrove was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with a right index finger infection.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (finger) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday. He has a right index finger infection, and the DL move was made retroactive to Sunday. According to Elizabeth Bloom of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "The team has not announced who will take Musgrove's turn in the rotation, although Clay Holmes, who is already on the 25-man roster and has not pitched in a game since June 24, would be a logical choice." Musgrove should only miss a start or two and then be back in the rotation.

Musgrove (3-3) picked up the win against the Padres on Friday, scattering seven hits over seven scoreless innings, striking out five and walking two in Pittsburgh's 6-3 victory.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove got his third win of the season on Friday. The San Diego area hurler pitched seven scoreless innings with five strikeouts and only two walks. He has 36 strikeouts in 40 1/3 innings pitched this year. Felipe Vasquez came on in the ninth for his 16th save in the 6-3 win. He struck out two batters on nine pitches. Musgrove's next start will be back home on Thursday against the Phillies.

Musgrove (2-2) allowed six runs on eight hits and one walk across 4.1 innings to take the loss Sunday against the Reds. He struck out six.

Musgrove, who was skipped Sunday as the Pirates watch his workload, is expected to make two starts in the coming week.

Musgrove will start Monday's game against the Diamondbacks instead of facing the Cubs on Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove was saddled with his first loss of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. The right-hander struck out five but lasted a season-low five innings and allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk. The long ball killed Musgrove, as he allowed a two-run shot to Joc Pederson in the second and a solo blast to Yasiel Puig in the fourth. Musgrove still owns a nice and tidy 1.89 ERA and strong peripherals (3.48 FIP, 3.82 xFIP) despite the rough outing. His next start will come on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs on the road.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove earned his second win in as many starts with a seven-inning, one-run effort against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Although he allowed seven hits and an uncharacteristic four walks, Musgrove kept the Cubs off the board after the first inning to help end Pittsburgh's four-game losing streak. He struck out five and was again pitch-efficient, needing 100 pitches to get through seven innings. Musgrove won't put up flashy strikeout numbers, but he's worth an add in most mixed leagues after his first two starts.

Musgrove (2-0) picked up the win in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over the Cubs, allowing one run on seven hits and four walks over seven innings while striking out five.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove finally made his season debut on Friday and did not disappoint in a win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Returning from a right shoulder strain that had kept him sidelined since spring training, he fired seven shutout, five-hit innings while striking out seven. Musgrove lived up to his reputation as a strike-thrower, issuing no walks and firing 50 of his 67 pitches for strikes. This was the pitcher the Pirates hoped they were trading for when giving up former ace Gerrit Cole in January, and he's a worthy add for fantasy owners searching for pitching help. Musgrove's next start will come on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs.

Musgrove (shoulder) is tentatively scheduled to start Friday against the Cardinals, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) will make his first start of the season on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals, The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel reports. Musgrove was expected to be the team's fifth starter coming into 2018, but has missed the entire season to this point with a right shoulder strain. The right-hander made four rehab starts, posting a 4.58 ERA and striking out 17 in 17 2/3 innings. He'll replace Nick Kingham in the starting rotation. Musgrove's plus command and decent strikeout stuff make him flier-worthy in deeper or NL-only leagues.

Musgrove (shoulder) said he will start Thursday against the Reds in Cincinnati, Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) is set to make his fourth and final rehab start on Friday in Triple-A Indianapolis. He's expected to throw 100 pitches or six innings, whichever comes first. His last rehab outing was nearly flawless, as the only baserunner he allowed reached on an error. Per MLB.com's Adam Berry, Musgrove would be set to join the Pirates rotation on May 23 if he stays on regular rest. Nick Kingham, who is expected to be recalled for a start this weekend, is likely the odd man out when Musgrove returns. Musgrove is one to consider adding soon in deep mixed and NL-only leagues.

Musgrove (shoulder) is scheduled to make one more rehab start Friday, before joining the Pirates' rotation, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Despite throwing 5.2 shutout innings for Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Musgrove (shoulder) will need one more minor-league start before making his season debut for Pittsburgh, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) fired 5 2/3 innings of no-hit baseball in a rehab outing with Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday night. He was a strike-throwing machine, with 60 of his 79 pitches hitting the zone. The only blemish on his record was a fielding error by his first baseman in the opening inning, as he struck out six and walked none. Musgrove is expected to make one more rehab start and stretch out to 100 pitches before joining the Pirates' starting rotation toward the end of the month.

Musgrove (shoulder) is expected to make a rehabilitation start for Triple-A Indianapolis this weekend.

Musgrove (shoulder) had his scheduled rehab start pushed back to Monday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic Pittsburgh reports.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) started his rehab assignment on Tuesday, throwing three innings and 36 pitches for High-A Bradenton. The right-hander also tossed 15 more pitches in the bullpen after his outing ended, reports The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel. Musgrove faced 13 hitters in all, giving up two runs and five hits while striking out two. He's expected to make his next rehab start for Double-A Altoona on Sunday as he continues working his way back from a right shoulder strain.

Musgrove (shoulder) will make his next rehab start Sunday with Double-A Altoona, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic Pittsburgh reports.

Musgrove (shoulder) will join High-A Bradenton for a rehab assignment Tuesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) will start a rehab assignment with High-A Bradenton on Tuesday, reports MLB.com's Adam Berry. The right-hander has missed the entire season thus far with a strained right shoulder. Per Berry, the plan is to have Musgrove start with a three-inning outing initially and slowly work up to six innings and 100 pitches over four starts. That should put Musgrove's return to the Pirates around mid-May. Although no return date is set in stone yet, he'll be worth a look in deep and NL-only fantasy leagues.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starter Joe Musgrove (shoulder) threw a simulated game on Wednesday and could join the team's starting rotation by early to mid-May if his strained right shoulder reacts well. The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel expects Musgrove to start a rehab assignment soon, though it's not clear how many outings he'll need in the minor leagues before he's ready. In any case, fantasy owners who've held onto Musgrove this long should see their patience rewarded soon. The 25-year-old has struggled as a starter in the big leagues (5.37 ERA, 25 home runs allowed in 25 starts), but he still carries some intrigue after his strong performance in the Houston Astros bullpen last season (1.44 ERA, 25.8 percent strikeout rate).

Musgrove (shoulder) will throw a simulated game Wednesday and then embark on a multi-outing rehab assignment if all goes as scheduled, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove is scheduled to make a simulated start on Wednesday. The hope is that if he doesn't have a setback he could head out on his rehab assignment soon. Musgrove has missed all of the 2018 season with a shoulder injury. Acquired from the Astros in the Gerrit Cole deal, Musgrove has the potential to be the Pirates' ace of the future. He has a mediocre 11-12 career record with a 4.52 ERA. But he does have a solid 153/44 K/BB ratio and could be a name to watch once he finally returns to the diamond.

Provided he feels fine Monday following Sunday's bullpen session, Musgrove (shoulder) will throw a simulated game during the coming week, general manager Neal Huntington said Sunday.