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: Musgrove said he has had a "normal offseason" progression after missing the 2025 season while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. He resumed throwing bullpen sessions in late December and has been on the mound regularly while throwing all his pitches. (Last updated: Jan. 27) More >>
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 >>
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
Dec. 19
• RHP Michael King: Signed to a three-year contract More >>
Dec. 8
• RHP Daison Acosta: Signed to a one-year contract More >>