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Latest Padres injuries and transactions

April 18, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Padres injury news and transactions.

Fermin (foul ball to mask) tests negative for concussion; SD will continue to monitor

April 16, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Padres catcher Freddy Fermin exited Wednesday’s game against the Mariners after taking a foul ball off his mask, but the team is hopeful he avoided a concussion. Fermin, who was replaced behind the plate by Luis Campusano, was struck by a hard foul ball from Seattle leadoff

Pivetta diagnosed with flexor strain, to miss 'weeks and maybe months'

April 15, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta will be out for “weeks and maybe months,” manager Craig Stammen said Wednesday, after an MRI revealed a flexor strain in his right elbow. The Padres’ plan is for Pivetta to rehab the injury and avoid surgery, with both Stammen and Pivetta expressing

Pivetta lands on IL with elbow inflammation; Waldron preparing to start Friday

April 14, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres’ already-thin starting rotation is getting an early test. Right-hander Nick Pivetta landed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, ahead of San Diego’s series opener against Seattle on Tuesday at Petco Park. Pivetta, who exited his start against the Rockies on Sunday, underwent an

Padres' sweep of Rockies tempered by Pivetta's early exit

April 13, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres polished off a four-game sweep of the Rockies with a 7-2 victory on Sunday afternoon at Petco Park. They’ve won five straight and eight of nine. This weekend marked their first four-game sweep of Colorado since 1999. But those good vibes come with a caveat.

Adam rejoins Padres' 'pen, but Estrada hits IL with elbow tendinitis

April 11, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres are swapping one high-leverage righty reliever for another -- and one injury concern for another. They activated Jason Adam from the 15-day injured list ahead of Friday’s game against the Rockies at Petco Park. But in a corresponding move, right-hander Jeremiah Estrada landed on the

Darvish placed on restricted list as Padres finalize OD roster

March 26, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Padres right-hander Yu Darvish was placed on the restricted list Wednesday as the team finalized its 26-man roster ahead of Thursday’s season opener against the Tigers at Petco Park.

Song to start season on IL, not expected to miss extended time

March 22, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Padres utilityman Sung-Mun Song will begin the season on the injured list, manager Craig Stammen confirmed Sunday.

Here's what Adam, Matsui's status for OD means for Padres' 'pen

March 21, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Padres right-hander Jason Adam has long targeted Opening Day for his return from surgery to repair his left quad last September. Yuki Matsui had the same target, after he suffered a strained left groin early in camp.

How Musgrove's likely IL stint affects Padres' plans on the mound

Buehler (5 IP, 0 R, 7 K) posts best outing of spring in bid to make Opening Day rotation
March 16, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Joe Musgrove will “most likely” begin the regular season on the injured list. That’s what Padres manager Craig Stammen said prior to the club’s 3-1 win over the Giants on Monday afternoon at Peoria Sports Complex.

Padres reliever Hoeing out for '26 season after elbow surgery

March 13, 2026

Padres right-hander Bryan Hoeing will undergo surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right arm, ruling him out for the 2026 season, Padres manager Craig Stammen announced on Thursday.

With Song's status for Opening Day in doubt, Padres assessing options

March 9, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Before he exited a game last week with tightness in his right oblique, Sung-Mun Song was in the process of showing precisely why the Padres are so excited about his arrival.

Samurai Japan reliever Matsui has groin injury, could miss Classic

February 28, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Yuki Matsui’s status for Team Japan at next month’s World Baseball Classic is in doubt after the lefty reliever sustained a groin injury during a live batting practice session at Padres camp on Thursday. Matsui ended that session early and is dealing with a bout of what

Yuki Matsui (groin) out for Japan in World Baseball Classic

February 26, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Japanese left-hander Yuki Matsui has been officially ruled out for next month’s World Baseball Classic, as he recovers from a left groin strain that he sustained during a live batting practice session at Padres camp. Matsui has resumed playing catch, but he’s yet to throw off a

With TJ rehab behind him, Musgrove a full go for Spring Training

January 27, 2026

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Darvish 'leaning towards' voiding contract, but report of retirement premature

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January 24, 2026

While Yu Darvish said he is "leaning towards" voiding his current contract with the Padres, both he and his agent refuted a report on Saturday that indicated the Japanese right-hander is retiring from baseball. Darvish, 39, has three years and $46 million remaining on the six-year extension he signed with

Darvish focused on rehab, uncertain about return to pitching

December 15, 2025

SAN DIEGO -- A month and a half removed from surgery on his right elbow, Yu Darvish acknowledged his uncertain future on the mound on Monday. Speaking at a charity event for the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego, the 39-year-old Darvish said he isn’t sure whether he’ll pitch again

Darvish to miss 12-15 months after having UCL brace surgery

November 4, 2025

SAN DIEGO -- Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will miss the 2026 season after undergoing UCL repair surgery with an internal brace on his right elbow. Darvish made the announcement in a post on social media, saying: “Last Wednesday I had surgery done by Dr. [Keith] Meister to repair my flexor

Díaz exits mid-AB with oblique injury as Padres prep for playoffs

September 28, 2025

SAN DIEGO -- Backup catcher Elias Díaz exited the Padres’ 5-1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Saturday night at Petco Park. He has soreness in his left oblique, manager Mike Shildt said. Shildt added that the Padres are optimistic Díaz has avoided significant injury, calling his status day to day,

Laureano out for Wild Card round after fracturing finger

September 25, 2025

SAN DIEGO -- Padres left fielder Ramón Laureano sustained a fracture in his right index finger and will be out at least through the Wild Card Series, manager Mike Shildt confirmed after his team’s 3-1 loss to Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon.

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Bogaerts back from injury with time to tune up for playoffs

September 24, 2025

SAN DIEGO -- Xander Bogaerts is back, and the Padres’ offense is just about whole again. What a time to be getting healthy, too.

Arraez hit on cheek by warm-up throw between innings

September 14, 2025

SAN DIEGO -- Luis Arraez exited the Padres’ 11-3 win over the Rockies on Saturday night before the ninth inning after a warm-up throw meant for first baseman Ryan O’Hearn struck Arraez in the head as he jogged onto the Petco Park infield with his head down.

Padres' bullpen thins a bit with Morgan on IL

September 12, 2025

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres’ vaunted bullpen took another hit on Friday. They hope it’s a manageable one. Right-hander David Morgan, a breakout rookie who has helped nail down the middle innings, was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to

King making September return with October in mind

September 8, 2025

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres are getting Michael King back -- and not a moment too soon. On Tuesday, King is slated to return to the rotation after, technically, missing one month with left knee inflammation. In reality, the 30-year-old right-hander has spent most of the past 3 1/2 months

Cortes (left biceps tendinitis) placed on IL; Marinaccio recalled from Triple-A

September 5, 2025

DENVER -- Padres left-hander Nestor Cortes has been placed on the 15-day injured list with left biceps tendinitis (retroactive to Sept. 4), manager Mike Shildt said prior to San Diego’s series opener in Colorado on Friday night.