This page will be updated throughout the offseason with the latest Padres injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Joe Musgrove
Injury: Tommy John surgery (torn right UCL)
Expected return: Spring Training 2026
Status: Was targeting a late-season return in the bullpen but never made an appearance in 2025. Expected to be ready for Spring Training, though his progression will be closely monitored. (Last updated: Nov. 6)
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. (Last updated: Nov. 6)
RHP Jason Adam
Injury: Left quadriceps tendon rupture
Expected return: Early in 2026 season
Status: Underwent surgery to repair his quadriceps tendon on Sept. 3, with a 6-9 month recovery timetable. Could return by Opening Day, or shortly thereafter. (Last updated: Nov. 6)
OF Ramón Laureano
Injury: Right index finger fracture
Expected return: Spring Training 2026
Status: Sustained the fracture taking a swing on Sept. 24 and missed the Wild Card Series, but the Padres anticipate he will be fully healthy by the start of camp. (Last updated: Nov. 6)
C Ethan Salas (Padres' No. 1 prospect, MLB Pipeline's No. 77 overall)
Injury: Stress reaction in lower back
Expected return: TBD
Status: Was named one of the Padres' participants for the Arizona Fall League but later was replaced on the Peoria roster. Could play winter ball to make up for lost at-bats. (Last updated: Oct. 4) More >>
RHP Jhony Brito
Injury: Right elbow UCL surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent UCL internal brace surgery as well as a flexor tendon repair operation in April. Will be out until at least the first half of the 2026 season. (Last updated: Oct. 2)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Nov. 21
• C Luis Campusano: Signed to a one-year contract More >>
• LHP Omar Cruz: Non-tendered
• RHP Sean Reynolds: Non-tendered
Nov. 18
• RHP Michael King, RHP Dylan Cease: Declined qualifying offers, becoming free agents More >>
• RHP Miguel Mendez, RHP Garrett Hawkins: Added to 40-man roster More >>