Musgrove allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings Sunday against the Nationals.
Musgrove was informed earlier in the day that he won a spot in the rotation and will pitch the fourth game of the regular season. He turned that good news into a strong performance Sunday, facing one batter over the minimum after the first inning in a 79-pitch (53 strikes) outing. He'll take the ball April 6 against Seattle, and by his order in the rotation figures to be safe when Collin McHugh (arm), who could open the season on the 10-day disabled list, becomes available.