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 strain
Expected return: Opening Day, potentially
Status: Matsui sustained the injury during a live batting practice session on Feb. 19 and was ruled out for the World Baseball Classic a week later. He has resumed throwing, but has not yet begun pitching off the mound, putting his status for Opening Day into some doubt. (Last updated: Feb. 26)
RHP Matt Waldron
Injury: Medical procedure
Expected return: Late April or May
Status: Waldron, who had started strong in Cactus League play, underwent a procedure in late February, likely ruling him out for the Opening Day roster. He resumed playing catch on Feb. 25. (Last updated: Feb. 26)
RHP Joe Musgrove
Injury: Tommy John surgery (torn right UCL)
Expected return: Opening Day roster
Status: Musgrove said he had a "normal offseason" after missing the 2025 season while rehabbing. He resumed throwing bullpen sessions in late December. On Feb. 21, he pitched two scoreless innings against Mariners Minor Leaguers in a back-field sim game, sitting 92-94 mph with his fastball. (Last updated: Feb. 21) More >>
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)
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. 22
• OF Tirso Ornelas: Cleared waivers and outrighted to Triple-A El Paso
Feb. 17
• RHP Griffin Canning: Signed a one-year contract
• RHP Walker Buehler: Signed a one-year MiLB contract with an invite to Spring Training
• 1B/DH Ty France: Signed a one-year MiLB contract with an invite to Spring Training
Feb. 16
• RHP Germán Márquez: Signed a one-year contract More >>
• RHP Jhony Brito: Placed on 60-day IL