Roster Review: Yuki Matsui

The San Diego Padres lost four players to free agency, Michael King has a contract projection and Yuki Matsui made his opt-out decision.

Yuki Matsui faces a $13.5 million contract choice. His 1.83 ERA strengthens his case, but the Padres also have a control concern to consider. The post Padres’ Breakout Lefty Faces $13.5 Million Choice Before Key Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.

The San Diego Padres got a big year from Yuki Matsui, who could opt out and become a free agent.

After signing a five-year, $28 million deal with the San Diego Padres ahead of the 2024 season, Yuki Matsui has finally matured into the elite left-handed reliever that the Friars envisioned he'd be. Matsui was incredible for San Diego out of the bullpen, leading to questions surrounding his free agency status for the offseason. The …

Yuki Matsui and Yoshinobu Yamamoto offered Japan a sakizuke on the eve of a possible all-Southern California NLCS.

The San Diego Padres are predicted to retain two key pitchers with an opt out in their contracts this offseason.

Jason Benetti, Mark Grant and Hunter Pence

The San Diego Padres could be battling to keep the breakout reliever this offseason.