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Records save Saturday Adam earned a save against the Rockies on Saturday by retiring the only batter he faced.

Impact The Padres took a 9-5 lead into the ninth inning, and Bradgley Rodriguez opened that frame on the mound. However, Rodriguez loaded the bases with two outs, and with Mason Miller having pitched three straight days, manager Craig Stammen turned to Adam for the final out. The righty came through by getting Ezequiel Tovar to pop out to second base. This was Adam's second appearance in as many days since being activated from the injured list Friday. He's faced exactly one batter in each outing and has retired both on nine total pitches.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Laureano and Machado homer to back Márquez in Padres' 9-5 win against Rockies

Ramón Laureano hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fourth inning and Manny Machado had a two-run shot for the San Diego Padres, who rallied from an early 4-0 deficit to beat the...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Returns from IL The Padres reinstated Adam (quadriceps) from the injured list Friday.

Impact Adam began the season on a rehab assignment at Triple-A El Paso while finishing up his recovery from offseason quad surgery. He made four appearances in the minors, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out one batter across five shutout innings. The 34-year-old righty has turned in a sub-2.00 ERA in each of the past two seasons but will work mostly in a setup role in front of closer Mason Miller. Jeremiah Estrada (elbow) was placed on the 15-day IL in a corresponding move.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set for back-to-back rehab outings Adam (quadriceps) will throw a simulated game Tuesday before making back-to-back rehab appearances with Double-A San Antonio on Friday and Saturday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego U...

Impact Making rehab appearances on back-to-back days is typically the final hurdle a pitcher needs to clear before rejoining the major-league roster, so Adam appears set for activation from the 15-day injured list when first eligible April 6. The veteran reliever is getting a late start to the season following surgery last September to repair a ruptured left quadriceps tendon. Adam will work in a setup role in front of closer Mason Miller.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Makes rehab appearance Saturday Adam (quadriceps) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A El Paso on Saturday, allowing one hit without a walk or a strikeout.

Impact Saturday marked Adam's first outing in what will likely be a relatively short rehab stint. The veteran reliever retired the side in order in the fourth inning and returned for the fifth, giving up a single and then inducing a flyout prior to being pulled. Adam said Saturday that he'd like to be activated off the IL when first eligible April 6, per Matt Levine of SI.com. He's posted a sub-2.00 ERA in three of the past four regular seasons, so Adam should take on a high-leverage role for San Diego not long after he's back with the big-league club's bullpen.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day IL The Padres placed Adam (quadriceps) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Adam has been rehabbing since September from surgery to repair a ruptured left quadriceps tendon, and he was cleared to make his spring debut against Colorado in a Cactus League game Friday, when he struck out one batter in a perfect sixth inning. Adams' placement on the IL gives him more time to ramp up in his recovery, but the 34-year-old right-hander could be back on the major-league roster as soon as mid-April.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will start season on IL Padres manager Craig Stammen said Monday that Adam (quadriceps) will begin the season on the injured list, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Coming back from surgery last September to repair a ruptured left quadriceps tendon, Adam has retired all six batters he's faced this spring. However, Stammen said Monday that the club has "got to be smart" with Adam, who should make his season debut "sometime in April, most likely." Once deemed ready, Adam is slated to fill a setup role in front of closer Mason Miller.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut Adam pitched a perfect inning with one strikeout against Colorado in a Cactus League appearance Friday.

Impact Adam entered in the sixth inning and retired the Rockies in order on 12 pitches. It was the first time the righty reliever has appeared in a game this spring, as he's still working to get fully ramped up following the surgery he underwent early last September to repair a ruptured left quadriceps tendon. According to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, Adam will aim to make another exhibition appearance Monday, and if that goes well there's still a chance he can make the Padres' Opening Day roster.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Here's what Adam, Matsui's status for OD means for Padres' 'pen PEORIA, Ariz. -- Padres right-hander Jason Adam has long targeted Opening Day for his return from surgery to repair his left quad last Septe...

MARCH 21 • MLB.COM

Padres getting bullpen ace back when they need him most in 11th-hour surprise For a team that has spent most of spring juggling uncertainty, this is exactly the kind of late-camp development the Padres needed. Jason Ad...

MARCH 20 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Nearing Cactus League action Adam (quadriceps) will throw one additional simulated game within the next few days with the goal of pitching in an exhibition over the weekend, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-T...

Impact Acee notes that Adam remains on his original timeline after undergoing left quadriceps tendon repair surgery in September. Assuming he's cleared to pitch in a Cactus League game at some point during the weekend, he would then have an opportunity to appear in three or four more games before the 2026 season gets underway. "I felt great," said Adam after taking part in fielding practice Sunday. "It's more the reactive. Like, anytime it's planned, they feel good about it. But the quick reaction, in-game reaction that you can't predict, that's where they're just being more cautious. But we're getting close."

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 26 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Tracking toward avoiding IL stint Adam (quadriceps) "remains on track to potentially be ready" for Opening Day, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Adam's declaration last week on 97.3 The Fan that he thought he could be ready for the opener seemed more like overzealous injury optimism from a player which can be common at this time of year. However, it appears he does indeed have a chance to avoid a stint on the injured list, with the reliever noting Friday of the Padres' medical staff that, "I think they're on board." Recovering from left quadriceps tendon repair surgery, Adam has been throwing bullpens since early December and recently began change-of-direction drills and fielding his position while remaining stationary. The veteran reliever is slated to work as one of closer Mason Miller's main setup men.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Thinks he could be ready for opener Adam (quadriceps) said Friday that he "absolutely" thinks he could be ready in time for Opening Day, 97.3 The Fan reports.

Impact Coming back from left quadriceps tendon repair surgery, Adam has been throwing bullpen sessions but still needs to show he can field his position and run without issue. The reliever said that the "ultimate priority" is to be healthy for the bulk of the season, but he believes he has a chance to be available Opening Day. Previous estimates have had Adam in line for his season debut around mid-April, and that's probably still the most likely scenario.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back by mid-April Adam (quadriceps) could be ready for his season debut "by mid-April or thereabouts," AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Adam is working his way back from left quadriceps tendon repair surgery, which he had last September. The Padres anticipate the veteran reliever throwing off a mound during spring training, and he could be ready for a rehab assignment around Opening Day. Once healthy, Adam will be a top setup man to closer Mason Miller.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration with San Diego Adam signed a one-year contract with the Padres on Thursday to avoid arbitration.

Impact Adam earned his first All-Star selection in 2025, and he finished the regular season with a 1.93 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 30 holds (tied for fifth most in the majors) and a 70:25 K:BB across 65.1 innings. His 2025 campaign came to an abrupt halt in September after rupturing a tendon in his left quadriceps. After undergoing surgery that requires a recovery timeline of 6-to-9 months, the 34-year-old right-hander is expected to start the 2026 season on the injured list. However, per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune in early December, Adam is expected to be ready to throw off a mound in spring training and may not need a lengthy stint on the IL.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Will throw off mound in spring Adam (quadriceps) is expected to be ready to throw off a mound sometime during spring training, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Adam underwent surgery in September to repair a torn left quad tendon. While it seems a stint on the injured list to begin the 2026 season is likely, Adam might not need to miss much time. The 34-year-old boasts a 1.66 ERA and 101:32 K:BB over 92 regular-season innings during his time with the Padres.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Campusano back; Padres tender contracts to 6 others before deadline SAN DIEGO -- The Padres’ week of roster shuffling is complete. Luis Campusano has agreed to a one-year deal for the 2026 season, while the c...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Padres late-inning weapon may be cutting it close for 2026 Opening Day return On Sept. 1, the Padres found themselves in a tie game against the Baltimore Orioles in the seventh inning. The score was 3–3, and Jason Adam...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Padres fans witnessed historic Jason Adam season before quad injury kept him sidelined When the San Diego Padres traded for reliever Jason Adam last year, I'm not quite sure how prepared everyone was for him to be one of the to...

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Cubs host the Padres in NL Wild Card Series Game 3

The Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres play in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Shifted to 60-day injured list The Padres transferred Adam (quadriceps) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Martin Maldonado. Adam underwent season-ending surgery in early September to repair a ruptured left quadriceps tendon.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs look to sweep Padres in NL Wild Card Series

The Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres square off in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs and Padres square off to start the NL Wild Card Series

The Chicago Cubs host the San Diego Padres on Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Padres

The Arizona Diamondbacks look to stop their four-game skid with a win against the San Diego Padres

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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