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SD Yuki Matsui
San Diego Padres
Pitcher
2024 Projected Value: $7
2024 Actual Value: $0 Difference: $-7
Based on 10-team NL-only league

Player Stats      Daily Log
Year W L Sv Hold IP H BB SO ER ERA WHIP Rate
2024 proj 4 3 10 5 56.0 45 24 71 19 3.05 1.232 31.3
2024 4 2 0 9 62.7 46 27 69 26 3.73 1.165 21.0

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Date News
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...
2/26/24 Padres Manager Provides Update on Injured Reliever. Padres Manager Provides Update on Injured Reliever Padres will be cautious with their southpaw reliever. Author: Ricardo Sandoval Publish date: Feb 26, 2024 6:00 PM EST On Sunday, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt revealed left-handed reliever Yuki Matsui was day-to-day with a back injury. On Monday, Matsui received an MRI, and his designation did not change. The MRI showed inflammation but no structural damage in his back, per The Athletic's Dennis Lin. Shildt also told reporters, including Kevin Acee of the San Diego Tribune , that the team will be cautious with Matsui. “We're gonna play it by ear,” Shildt said. “He has gotten some relief with it. We don't have a lot of history with
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/news/padres-manager-...
2/25/24 Padres Reliever Day-to-Day With Back Injury. Padres Reliever Day-to-Day With Back Injury The first-year Padre is listed day-to-day with back spasms. Author: Ricardo Sandoval Publish date: Feb 25, 2024 5:00 PM EST San Diego Padres' first-year relief pitcher Yuki Matsui is listed as day-to-day dealing with back spasms. Manager Mike Shildt told reporters, including The Athletic's Dennis Lin. The 38-year-old reliever felt his back tighten up on Saturday and could miss some time now. San Diego signed the Japanese relief pitcher to a five-year deal worth $28 million in late December 2023. For the last ten years, he's spent his time playing for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in his home country. In his final season, he posted
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/news/padres-reliever...
1/12/24 Yuki Matsui Isn't Expecting to Be Padres' Closer Come Opening Day. Yuki Matsui Isn't Expecting to Be Padres' Closer Come Opening Day The new reliever isn't worried about roles to start the season. Author: Matt Levine Publish date: Jan 13, 2024 12:00 PM EST The San Diego Padres have signed two major league free agents this winter. The first? Star Japanese closer Yuki Matsui. Matsui signed a five-year contract with the Padres in December. Despite his lack of name recognition in the United States, the left-hander brings major experience with him . The Padres' goal this offseason was to improve their bullpen, and adding Matsui ought to help. With the team expected to lose closer Josh Hader in free agency, the front office knew it needed more arms to hold leads
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/news/yuki-matsui-isn...
1/10/24 Padres roster review: Yuki Matsui.

Sizing up the Padres' 40-man roster heading into the 2024 season: Yuki Matsui stepping into the Padres' back-of-the-bullpen mix after a decade as a decorated closer in Japan


Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres...
1/09/24 Matsui looks forward to key relief role with Padres as well as being teammates with Darvish. New San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui says he's not expecting to come in and become the closer right away but is looking forward to pitching in big late-inning situations. The 28-year-old left-hander is one of two new Padres relievers who will compete to replace All-Star closer Josh Hader, who became a free agent after last season, when San Diego flopped and missed the playoffs. Matsui, who signed on Dec. 23, can earn $33.6 million over five seasons if he becomes the team's closer.
Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2024/01/matsui-looks-forwa...
1/05/24 Padres News: MLB Network Insider Examines Ideal Spot for Yuki Matsui in Bullpen. Padres News: MLB Network Insider Examines Ideal Spot for Yuki Matsui in Bullpen Yuki Matsui could be used differently than used to next season. Author: Thomas Murray Publish date: Jan 6, 2024 6:00 PM EST It's been just over two weeks since the San Diego Padres signed Japanese relief pitcher Yuki Matsui to a five-year deal worth $28 million. Since then, there has been the question of how will he be utilized in the San Diego bullpen. According to Steve Phillips of MLB Network, he believes that the Padres could use Matsui more in a setup role due to the possibility of the Padres wanting to use relief pitcher Robert Suarez as the team's closer next season. Suarez is a 32-year-old right-handed
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/news/padres-news-mlb...
1/03/24 Yuki Matsui can earn $33.6 million over 5 years with Padres if he becomes San Diego’s closer. Yuki Matsui can earn $33.6 million over five seasons with the San Diego Padres if the Japanese reliever becomes the team's closer, and the pitcher could opt out of the deal after three years and $14.5 million if his pitching elbow remains healthy.
Source: https://news.yahoo.com/yuki-matsui-earn-33-6-22504...
1/02/24 Matsui can get $33.6M if he becomes Pads closer. Yuki Matsui can earn $33.6 million over five seasons with the Padres if the Japanese reliever becomes the team's closer.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39230484/yuki-...
12/28/23 Padres, reliever Matsui agree to five-year deal. Left-handed reliever Yuki Matsui and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a five-year, $28 million contract, sources told ESPN.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39173893/padre...
12/24/23 Padres, reliever Matsui agree to five-year deal. Left-handed reliever Yuki Matsui and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a five-year, $28 million contract, sources told ESPN.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39173893/padre...
12/23/23 Here's why Yuki Matsui's stuff could baffle MLB hitters. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/yuki-matsui-free-agent-br...