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Yuki Matsui
San Diego Padres
Pitcher
2026 Projected Value: $0
2026 Actual Value: $0 Difference: $0
Based on 10-team NL-only league

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	W	L	Sv	Hold	IP	H	BB	SO	ER	ERA	WHIP	Rate
2026 proj	4	2	1	6	63.0	50	30	65	27	3.86	1.262	16.0
2025	3	1	1	3	63.3	53	33	61	28	3.98	1.358	14.9
2024	4	2	0	9	62.7	46	27	69	26	3.73	1.165	21.0

Player News

Date	News
2/27/26	Padres reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan. Yuki Matsui will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic and his status for San Diego's season opener is also unclear because of a groin strain. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48047428/yuki-...
2/27/26	Padres reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan. Yuki Matsui will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic and his status for San Diego's season opener is also unclear because of a groin strain. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48047428/yuki-...
2/26/26	Yuki Matsui (groin) out for Japan in World Baseball Classic. No content provided Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/yuki-matsui-injury-out-wo...
2/23/26	Padres notebook: Randy Vásquez comes out firing; Yuki Matsui optimism; Craig Stammen fosters family atmosphere. In shape and throwing hard, Randy Vásquez is virtually assured being in the starting rotation at the start of 2026 Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/22/no...
2/22/26	Pads' Matsui suffers groin injury; WBC status iffy. San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui's status for Japan in the World Baseball Classic could be in doubt after the left-hander ended a batting practice session early due to left groin tightness. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47989082/padre...
2/21/26	Pads' Matsui suffers groin injury; WBC status iffy. San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui's status for Japan in the World Baseball Classic could be in doubt after the left-hander ended a batting practice session early due to left groin tightness. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47989082/padre...
2/21/26	Pads' Matsui suffers groin injury; WBC status iffy. San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui's status for Japan in the World Baseball Classic could be in doubt after the left-hander ended a batting practice session early due to left groin tightness. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47989082/padre...
2/20/26	Notebook: Groin issue could keep Padres reliever Yuki Matsui out of WBC; updates on Jason Adam, Sung-Mun Song. Yuki Matsui felt "tightness" pitching live batting practice Thursday. Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/20/no...
1/07/26	Padres roster review: Yuki Matsui. Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2026 season: Yuki Matsui had a decorated career as a closer in Japan but has yet to become a trusted reliever in late and close games in the majors Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/07/pa...
1/07/26	Padres roster review: Yuki Matsui. Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2026 season: Yuki Matsui had a decorated career as a closer in Japan but has yet to become a trusted reliever in late and close games in the majors Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/07/pa...
8/18/25	Padres Pitcher Doesn't Like Facing the Dodgers for One Major Reason. San Diego Padres relief pitcher Yuki Matsui revealed he doesn't like facing the Los Angeles Dodgers due to the heightened media coverage around him when he faces off against two-way player Shohei Ohtani. “(Ohtani) hit me well last season,” Matsui said through his interpreter. “This season I'm trying to execute my off-speed pitches well, my command, all that stuff so I have advantage so I can get him out. Matsui pitched to Ohtani one time over the weekend, causing the three-time MVP to fly out during their loss on Saturday. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new...
1/06/25	Padres roster review: Yuki Matsui. Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Yuki Matsui held his own in his first year in the majors, but wasn’t used nearly as often after the bullpen was boosted at the trade deadline Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/01/06/pa...
1/06/25	Padres roster review: Yuki Matsui. Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Yuki Matsui held his own in his first year in the majors, but wasn’t used nearly as often after the bullpen was boosted at the trade deadline Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/01/06/pa...
10/01/24	Padres notes: Braves lean into underdog role, A.J. Preller talks roster, Yuki Matsui makes ‘pen. Padres carry 12 pitchers on NL wild-card series roster, including Yuki Matsui, who was used sparingly in September Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/01/pa...
8/03/24	Padres notes: Yuki Matsui re-gaining confidence; 2 pitchers honored. Comfortability with the American baseball, throwing program, Major League Baseball all helping Padres reliever Yuki Matsui find his stride Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/08/03/pa...
6/04/24	After Adam Mazur's stellar debut for Padres, Yuki Matsui struggles again in loss to Angels. Adam Mazur allows one run on 2 hits in 6 innings before Angels strike for 3 runs against bullpen Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres...
6/02/24	Padres lose to Royals in ninth; Luis Arraez says he is 'good' after departing with shoulder injury. MLB batting average leader hurt sliding into second after RBI single; Yuki Matsui blows save in ninth inning, as Padres can't complete sweep Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres...
3/06/24	Padres' Big Free Agent Signing Takes Big Step in Rehab. Padres' Big Free Agent Signing Takes Big Step in Rehab The reliever says he's "feeling really good." Author: Maren Angus-Coombs Publish date: Mar 6, 2024 1:00 PM EST Yuki Matsui threw off a mound for the first time since he suffered a lower back strain during a drill on Feb. 25. According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Matsui threw his splitter multiple times and showed no immediate ill effects after stretching his 20-pitch session out to 30. “I've been feeling really good. There's no pain or kind of scariness, no hesitation in the bullpen. I have really been feeling good, and I was able to pitch the way I wanted to.” — Yuki Matsui via San Diego Union-Tribune Acee notes that Matsui Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/news/padres-big-free...
3/05/24	Padres Get Promising Update on Injured Reliever. Padres Get Promising Update on Injured Reliever The Padres southpaw will throw a bullpen session. Author: Ricardo Sandoval Publish date: Mar 5, 2024 3:15 PM EST After suffering from back spasms earlier in the spring, the Padres could get back their offseason addition, southpaw reliever Yuki Matsui . Matsui is throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday, and according to manager Mike Shildt, he will have plenty of time to build up for the start of the season assuming all goes well. Matsui developed some back spasms following his first appearance of spring. Since then, his progression has been going quite well, and we could see him throw once or twice again in spring training. According to San Diego Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/news/padres-get-prom...
2/27/24	Injured Pitcher Hoping to Be Healthy for Padres' Opening Series in Korea. Injured Pitcher Hoping to Be Healthy for Padres' Opening Series in Korea Will the recently signed free agent be back in time? Author: Eva Geitheim Publish date: Feb 27, 2024 5:00 PM EST San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui shared an update on his status after leaving his Spring Training debut when he felt something in his back. Matsui was later taken out of the lineup for making another Cactus League appearance. The good news is that an MRI revealed that there was only inflammation in his back, and no structural damage. “I feel like it's getting better. (Being ready for the season) is the goal for me. I want to get back there and get after it as soon as possible. I'm working on this with the Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/news/injured-yuki-ma...

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