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Lefty enters year two with San Diego Yuki Matsui signed with the Padres in 2024 and proved to be an effective and dependable arm out of the bullpen in his first season.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 23

2024 Padres Season Review: Yuki Matsui, Alek Jacob and Wandy Peralta

Looking back at a few more Padres relievers seasons Yuki Matsui: 0.3 fWAR, 64 G, 62.2 IP, 3.73 ERA, 1.165 WHIP, 69 K, 27 BB, 8 HR, 0 HBP I feel like Matsui was one of those relievers who got more negativity on social media than he deserved.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 26

Padres' Yuki Matsui Still Searching for Command Amid Hot Streak

Yuki Matsui's first season in Major League Baseball has been a rollercoaster ride. He's had some nice outings, followed by some rough ones, but San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt continues running him out there.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 8

Padres' Mike Shildt Backs Yuki Matsui: 'We're Gonna Need Him'

Yuki Matsui's MLB debut season could be going better. In 26.1 innings, the 28-year-old left-handed reliever from Japan has a 4.78 ERA with 17 walks to 22 strikeouts.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 16, 2024

Padres Injured Reliever Should Be Ready to Play in Korea

The San Diego Padres open their season in five days in Korea against the Los Angeles Dodgers. And fortunately, it appears their high-priced offseason addition should be able to play in one of the two games.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 8, 2024

Alarming Update on Key Padres Reliever’s Status For Opening Day

The San Diego Padres signed Japanese lefty Yuki Matsui to a five-year deal this winter to anchor its bullpen. However, manager Mike Shildt provided reporters with a potentially alarming update regarding Matsui’s Opening Day status.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 7, 2024

Padres Notes: Xander Bogaerts at Shortstop, Friars Interested In 3 Starters, Yuki Matsui Injury Update

Second baseman Xander Bogaerts played shortstop for the San Diego Padres Wednesday as they lost to the Cincinnati Reds. Additionally, the Padres reportedly had interest in signing three veteran starters in free agency.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 6, 2024

Padres' Big Free Agent Signing Takes Big Step in Rehab

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 5, 2024

Padres Get Promising Update on Injured Reliever

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28, 2024

Padres Notes: Yu Darvish Wishes Shohei Ohtani or Yoshinobu Yamamoto Joined Friars, Yuki Matsui Injury Update

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish opened up about wishing Yoshinobu Yamamoto and/or Shohei Ohtani signed with the Padres this offseason. Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui is optimistic that he'll be ready to go for Opening Day after back inflammation.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 27, 2024

Injured Pitcher Hoping to Be Healthy for Padres' Opening Series in Korea

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 26, 2024

Padres Manager Provides Update on Injured Reliever

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.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / February 25, 2024

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 25, 2024

Padres Reliever Day-to-Day With Back Injury

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

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 22, 2024

Watch: New Padres Pitcher Accomplishes Impressive Feat in Cactus League Debut

Following a disappointing start by Joe Musgrove, the San Diego Padres' second inning was one of the lone bright spots in the Cactus League opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Peoria Sports Complex on Thursday.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 13, 2024

Yuki Matsui Isn't Expecting to Be Padres' Closer Come Opening Day

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 11, 2024

Yu Darvish Recruited Yuki Matsui to Padres

During his introductory video press conference call, new San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui revealed that starter Yu Darvish helped recruit him to the team.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 10, 2024

New Padres Reliever Focused on Beating Division Rival Dodgers

Over the last few seasons, the two biggest goals for the San Diego Padres have been to win the World Series and beat the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. San Diego accomplished the second goal in the postseason in 2022, but now L.A.

San Diego Padres News / ESPN / January 9, 2024

Matsui: Not expecting to close for SD right away

New Padres reliever Yuki Matsui said he is not expecting to come in and become the closer immediately but is looking forward to pitching in big late-inning situations.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 6, 2024

MLB Network Insider Examines Ideal Spot for Yuki Matsui in Bullpen

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.

San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / January 3, 2024

San Diego Padres Make Another Exciting International Signing, Ink Korean Closer

As the San Diego Padres continue to remake their roster in 2024, they are continuing to turn to the international ranks. After recently signing Japanese reliever Yuki Matsui to a five-year deal, the team has also now signed Korean righty Woo Suk Go.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3, 2024

Padres reportedly 'close' to signing Josh Hader replacement

It appears the Padres aren't sweating potentially losing All-Star closer Josh Hader.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 2, 2024

New details emerge on Yuki Matsui's contract with Padres

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 2, 2024

Report: Padres close to signing Woo Suk Go

Another reliever could be added to the Padres bullpen Jon Heyman is reporting the San Diego Padres are close to signing Korean reliever Woo Suk Go. Despite having Robert Suarez and Yuki Matsui, Heyman says he’s likely to be the team’s closer (not sure if I believe that).