Yuki Matsui

The Padres placed LHP Yuki Matsui on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain.

Fantasy Impact

Matsui was able to throw live batting practice. He shouldn't miss too much more time in the season.

Matsui suffered a groin injury during a live batting practice session in February and hasn't appeared in a game this spring. He resumed throwing off a mound in early March and is slated to face live hitters again within the next several days.

Fantasy Impact

Manager Craig Stammen said Friday that Matsui will open the season on the injured list, though if his rehab continues to progress smoothly he may not need to exceed the 15-day minimum.

Matsui (groin) has received clearance to throw off a mound and took part in defensive drills on Monday. Opening Day availability remains uncertain.

Fantasy Impact

Additional side sessions will be required before San Diego places him in Cactus League game action. Matsui is progressing through his return from the groin injury that has limited his spring preparation.

Matsui (groin) has compiled a 3.86 ERA with 130 strikeouts and 60 walks across 126 regular-season innings over two years with San Diego. He tweaked his left groin last week.

Fantasy Impact

The injury forced Matsui to withdraw from pitching for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic. He is currently restricted to flat-ground throwing. Matsui's availability for Opening Day remains in question.

Yuki Matsui got the final out of a 5-3 win over the Dodgers to earn his first career save on Thursday. Matsui walked one and struck out one in the appearance.

Fantasy Impact

Matsui took over for regular closer Robert Suarez, who gave up a run in the game and wound up getting ejected after hitting Shohei Ohtani with a pitch. Matsui now has a 3.00 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 35 strikeouts over 30 innings of work on the season. Look for Matsui to return to his regular role moving forward.