San Diego Padres left-handed pitcher Yuki Matsui will not participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after suffering an injury at spring training. “It’s pretty disappointing,” Matsui said through team interpreter Ike Ogata.
San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui will not pitch for Japan in next month's World Baseball Classic due to a groin injury. The 30-year-old left-hander was ruled out Thursday, about a week after experiencing tightness in his left groin in a batting practice session at spring training.
San Diego Padres' $4 million addition Miguel Andujar was named the best signing of the offseason by MLB Network's Matt Vasgersian. "The best signing of the offseason by anybody, Miguel Andujar for $4 million to go to San Diego," Vasgersian said.
San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron will be out indefinitely following an unfortunate health issue involving his “rear end.” The 29-year-old Waldron is competing for one of the starting rotation spots.
The San Diego Padres have a good baseball team, but they also happen to play in the same division as the Los Angeles Dodgers and their juggernaut squad.
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
As spring training marches on, the San Diego Padres have continued to see certain players show flashes of brilliance in the five-game sample. Whether or not they can continue to produce remains to be seen over the next few weeks.
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron underwent hemorrhoid surgery this week, putting his status for Opening Day in jeopardy. Waldron, 29, was among the handful of Padres pitchers competing for a spot in the starting rotation to open the season.
Spring training is in full session, and the San Diego Padres are hoping to find some gems who could make a serious impact for the team in 2026. San Diego, as well as the entire NL West, will always be in a tough position as long as the Los Angeles Dodgers are at the top of the league.
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Padres right-hander Matt Waldron has been shut down for the time being and is considered week to week, manager Craig Stammen told the team’s beat (via Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune).
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron experienced a setback in camp Tuesday after the knuckleballer underwent a minor procedure to treat an infection in his "rear end," according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
In 2018, a 23-year-old for the New York Yankees broke out onto the scene. Miguel Andujar was the starting third baseman for the club, setting a record for doubles by a rookie and finishing the season with a .297/.328/.527 slash line and 27 home runs.
The San Diego Padres brought back Michael King on a three-year contract, looking to finally unseat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the postseason. Without Dylan Cease alongside him in the rotation, a lot of pressure will be on King this season.
With the first weekend of spring training in the books, teams now see a preview of what is to come in the following weeks. Players are settling in, managers are experimenting, and early patterns are emerging.
Padres left-hander Yuki Matsui experienced tightness in his left groin during a batting practice session on Thursday and is considered day to day, San Diego manager Craig Stammen said Friday.
The San Diego Padres are looking to remain competitive in a loaded National League West as the 2026 season approaches. This winter, the team operated far more quietly than usual, making no major moves as president of baseball operations A.J.
In an interview on February 10, 2026, skipper Craig Stammen was asked if he expected additional moves from AJ Preller. His response was, “AJ’s always got something up his sleeve…don’t put anything past him.” Stammen couldn’t have put it any better.
The Padres announced that outfield Tirso Ornelas has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for right-hander Griffin Canning, whose signing is now official.
One of Nick Castellanos’ former teammates clearly has his back. Castellanos agreed to sign with the San Diego Padres last week after four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The San Diego Padres and president of baseball operations/general manager A. J. Preller stayed busy over the weekend, bolstering the roster with key depth
With pitchers and catchers reporting, spring training is right around the corner. A.J. Preller has made additions to the rotation, most notably by re-signing Michael King.
San Diego Padres fans remember, and most likely don’t miss, the duo of Martín Maldonado and Elias Díaz behind the plate. Defensively, the tandem was serviceable; however, they were the worst offensive catchers in all of baseball in terms of wRC+.
The San Diego Padres operated with limited payroll flexibility this offseason, a shift from years past as the organization looks to remain competitive in 2026.