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On YouTubeYuki Matsui News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 1
Padres' Yuki Matsui Makes Decision on $6.5 Million Opt Out: Report
Yuki Matsui put together his best MLB season for the San Diego Padres in 2026. The left-hander appeared in 54 games and fashioned a 1.83 ERA and 1.14 WHIP — new career lows since he signed with the Padres in December 2023.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 7
Padres, Dodgers Combine to Make Insane Postseason History for Japan
In a sense, the influx of Japanese-born players in Major League Baseball can be traced back to Hideo Nomo. When Nomo left Japan in 1995, he achieved immediate success with the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 18
Padres’ red-hot reliever Yuki Matsui ready to take next step 
In a battle for the final National League Wild Card postseason berth, San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui has been one of the unsung heroes in the team’s second-half comeback.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 17
Padres Predicted to Retain 2 Key Pitchers Who Could Opt Out This Offseason
The San Diego Padres' bullpen has made a case to be the best in MLB seemingly the entire season. Headlined by Mason Miller and his 1.12 ERA and 37 saves, the bullpen dogs are looking to continue their dominance through October.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 7
Padres Notes: Nick Pivetta Return Revealed, Ethan Salas Gets Message, Yuki Matsui Gone?
The San Diego Padres beat the New York Yankees, 4-3, on Sunday afternoon and improved to 75-68 on the year. Michael King fired six scoreless innings of work, but the story of the game was the explosive offense that the Padres brought to secure the series win.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 6
Padres Could Lose 1.95-ERA Reliever This Offseason, Says Insider
There are only a few weeks left in the regular season, giving the San Diego Padres a chance to get into the playoffs. But after the year ends, the Padres brass will have some tough decisions to make regarding a few players entering free agency.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 12
Padres Reliever Named Biggest Trade Chip Ahead of Deadline
The San Diego Padres entered the 2026 season with the intent to have one of the best bullpens in baseball. Part of this thought was that the relief pitchers could help offset some of the uncertainty within the starting rotation, giving the Padres some comfort late in games.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 27
Padres Have New Breakout Reliever Who Wants More High-Leverage Opportunities
The San Diego Padres' front office has worked hard to build one of the best bullpens in the game of baseball this season. This has been a clear intention from the roster construction, partly to help offset some of the questions within the starting rotation.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 4
Padres Have Made Decision on Yuki Matsui Following Conclusion of Rehab Assignment
The San Diego Padres will be activating left-handed pitcher Yuki Matsui off the injured list on Tuesday, manager Craig Stammen said ahead of Monday's series opener against the San Francisco Giants.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 6
Griffin Canning, Yuki Matsui begin their rehab assignments
The San Diego Padres will have multiple rehabbing players eligible to return to the team soon. With Matt Waldron, Griffin Canning, Yuki Matsui and Jason Adam all being placed on the IL at the end of Spring Training (retro to March 22), their 15-day IL expires, Tuesday.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 21
Padres To Be Without $28 Million Reliever for Start of Season
The San Diego Padres are days away from kicking off the 2026 MLB season, and the team is dealing with some questions around the starting rotation. The starting group is easily the biggest weak point on the Padres' roster, and the team will be tested early on.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 1
Padres Provide Encouraging Update on Injured Reliever as Opening Day Nears
The San Diego Padres finally got some good injury news, as left-handed pitcher Yuki Matsui is making progress after suffering a groin strain earlier in spring training.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / February 26
Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) to miss WBC for Japan
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 News / Field Level Media / February 20
Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) ailing, could affect WBC availability
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 28
Padres Lefty Will Compete in the World Baseball Classic as Team Japan Announces Roster
Team Japan has announced its roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic, and Padres reliever Yuki Matsui was named as one of eight MLB players selected to represent the country.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 18, 2025
Padres Pitcher Doesn't Like Facing the Dodgers for One Major Reason
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Yuki Matsui revealed he doesn't like facing the Los Angeles Dodgers due to the heightened media coverage around him when he faces off against two-way player Shohei Ohtani.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 1, 2025
Yuki Matsui proving to be a dependable bullpen piece
Lefty enters year two with San Diego Yuki Matsui signed with the Padres in 2024 and proved to be an effective and dependable arm out of the bullpen in his first season.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 23, 2024
2024 Padres Season Review: Yuki Matsui, Alek Jacob and Wandy Peralta
Looking back at a few more Padres relievers seasons Yuki Matsui: 0.3 fWAR, 64 G, 62.2 IP, 3.73 ERA, 1.165 WHIP, 69 K, 27 BB, 8 HR, 0 HBP I feel like Matsui was one of those relievers who got more negativity on social media than he deserved.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 26, 2024
Padres' Yuki Matsui Still Searching for Command Amid Hot Streak
Yuki Matsui's first season in Major League Baseball has been a rollercoaster ride. He's had some nice outings, followed by some rough ones, but San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt continues running him out there.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 8, 2024
Padres' Mike Shildt Backs Yuki Matsui: 'We're Gonna Need Him'
Yuki Matsui's MLB debut season could be going better. In 26.1 innings, the 28-year-old left-handed reliever from Japan has a 4.78 ERA with 17 walks to 22 strikeouts.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / February 25, 2024
Three young Padres who've impressed in spring training so far
With four games down in spring training, the Padres have seen a few promising outings from players with big question marks going into the season.
San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / January 3, 2024
San Diego Padres Make Another Exciting International Signing, Ink Korean Closer
As the San Diego Padres continue to remake their roster in 2024, they are continuing to turn to the international ranks. After recently signing Japanese reliever Yuki Matsui to a five-year deal, the team has also now signed Korean righty Woo Suk Go.
San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3, 2024
Padres reportedly 'close' to signing Josh Hader replacement
It appears the Padres aren't sweating potentially losing All-Star closer Josh Hader.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 2, 2024
New details emerge on Yuki Matsui's contract with Padres
The Padres finalized a five-year deal with NPB reliever Yuki Matsui at the end of December.
San Diego Padres News / The Forkball / December 25, 2023
Yuki Matsui Joins Padres for $28M, 5-Year Deal
The San Diego Padres have made a significant move to strengthen their bullpen by signing Yuki Matsui, a talented left-handed relief pitcher from Japan.
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