This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Padres injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Yuki Matsui
Injury: Left groin tightness
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Matsui sustained the injury during a live batting practice session on Feb. 19, casting doubt upon his availability for Samurai Japan at the World Baseball Classic. It's unclear when he will resume throwing, but his Opening Day status for the Padres does not appear to be in doubt. (Last updated: Feb. 20)
RHP Griffin Canning
Injury: Left Achilles tear
Expected return: Late April or May
Status: Canning's 2025 season ended in June because of the injury. Before signing with the Padres, he threw for scouts and reportedly looked sharp, and he threw his first bullpen on Feb. 19. He's expected to miss the start of the season, but should avoid the 60-day IL. (Last updated: Feb. 20)
RHP Jason Adam
Injury: Left quadriceps tendon rupture
Expected return: Early in 2026 season
Status: Adam underwent quadriceps surgery in September with a 6-9 month recovery timetable. He is targeting Opening Day for a return and faced hitters for the first time on Feb. 20. (Last updated: Feb. 20)
IF Sung-Mun Song
Injury: Left oblique strain
Expected return: Opening Day roster
Status: Song sustained the injury taking batting practice in January. He might be limited early in camp but should be fully built up before Opening Day. (Last updated: Feb. 17)
RHP Joe Musgrove
Injury: Tommy John surgery (torn right UCL)
Expected return: Opening Day roster
Status: Musgrove said he had a "normal offseason" progression after missing the 2025 season while rehabbing. He resumed throwing bullpen sessions in late December and faced hitters for the first time in mid-February. (Last updated: Feb. 16) More >>
RHP Jhony Brito
Injury: Right elbow UCL surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: Brito underwent UCL internal brace surgery as well as a flexor tendon repair operation in April. He will miss at least the first two months of the season and was placed on the 60-day IL on Feb. 16 in a procedural move. (Last updated: Feb. 16)
RHP Yu Darvish
Injury: Right UCL internal brace surgery
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent an internal brace procedure on his right elbow on Oct. 29, which comes with a recovery timetable of 12-15 months. Will miss the 2026 season. Darvish has pondered voiding the final three years of his contract. (Last updated: Jan. 27) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Feb. 17
• RHP Griffin Canning: Signed a one-year contract
• OF Tirso Ornelas: Designated for assignment
Feb. 16
• RHP Germán Márquez: Signed a one-year contract More >>
• RHP Jhony Brito: Placed on 60-day IL
Feb. 15
• DH/OF Nick Castellanos: Signed to one-year contract More >>