Yuki Matsui - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Off injured list The Padres reinstated Matsui (groin) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact The Japanese left-hander has been on the shelf all season after sustaining a groin strain early in spring training, but he's now fully cleared after a month-long rehab assignment, during which he posted a 4.97 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB across 12.2 innings. Matsui should step into a middle-relief role for the Padres after posting a 3.98 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 61:33 K:BB across 61 regular-season appearances last year.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Slated for Tuesday return Matsui (groin) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan San Diegoreports.

Impact Matsui is nearing his 2026 debut after suffering a left groin strain in February. He was a solid reliever for the Padres a year ago, collecting a 3.98 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with a 61:33 K:BB and one save across 63.1 regular-season innings.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Padres host the White Sox on 4-game home skid

The San Diego Padres look to end their four-game home slide with a win against the Chicago White Sox

MAY 3 • Associated Press

White Sox seek to extend win streak, take on the Padres

The Chicago White Sox will try to prolong a four-game win streak with a victory over the San Diego Padres

MAY 2 • Associated Press

May rejoin Padres soon Matsui (groin) may be nearing activation from the 15-day injured list, per MLB.com.

Impact Matsui didn't get to participate in any spring contests, so San Diego has elected to keep him on his rehab assignment for an extended period. The lefty reliever has made nine rehab appearances with Triple-A El Paso, posting a 3.72 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 12:1 K:BB over 9.2 innings. Matsui's activation from the IL could be coming soon, though he may not be thrust into high-leverage work right away.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies and Padres play with series tied 1-1

The Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Padres bring win streak into matchup with the Rockies

The San Diego Padres will try to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory against the Colorado Rockies

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Rockies play the Padres in first of 3-game series

The Colorado Rockies host the San Diego Padres to open a three-game series

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Padres take 8-game win streak into game against the Angels

The San Diego Padres will attempt to build upon an eight-game win streak with a victory over the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Raley leads Mariners against the Padres after 4-hit game

The Seattle Mariners play the San Diego Padres after Luke Raley had four hits against the Padres on Wednesday

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Mariners look to break road losing streak, take on the Padres

The Seattle Mariners travel to the San Diego Padres looking to break a six-game road skid

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Mariners take road slide into matchup with the Padres

The Seattle Mariners will attempt to break their five-game road losing streak in a matchup with the San Diego Padres

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Padres look to keep home win streak going, host the Rockies

The San Diego Padres, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Colorado Rockies

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Padres bring 1-0 series advantage over Rockies into game 2

The San Diego Padres face the Colorado Rockies, leading the series 1-0

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Padres host the Rockies to start 4-game series

The San Diego Padres begin a four-game series at home against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

In midst of rehab assignment Matsui (groin) has turned in two scoreless rehab appearances at Triple-A El Paso, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Matsui got a late start to the season due to a groin strain that caused him to miss the entire Cactus League slate, but he's looked sharp on his rehab assignment thus far. It's unclear what the Padres' target date is for Matsui's activation from the 15-day injured list, but it could come any day now.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates and Padres meet to decide series winner

Both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Diego Padres are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Padres try to keep win streak alive against the Pirates

The San Diego Padres look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Pirates host the Padres on home winning streak

The Pittsburgh Pirates, on a three-game home winning streak, host the San Diego Padres

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Red Sox play the Padres with series tied 1-1

The Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres play on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Red Sox meet the Padres with 1-0 series lead

The Boston Red Sox take a 1-0 advantage into the latest game of the series against the San Diego Padres

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Red Sox to stop losing streak in game against the Padres

The Boston Red Sox head into a matchup against the San Diego Padres after losing five in a row

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Adames leads Giants against the Padres following 4-hit game

The San Francisco Giants take on the San Diego Padres after Willy Adames' four-hit game on Tuesday

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Giants face the Padres leading series 1-0

The San Francisco Giants face the San Diego Padres with a 1-0 series lead

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Giants visit the Padres to open 3-game series

The San Diego Padres start a three-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on Monday

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

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