JULY 27 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
YUKI MATSUI #1 - PITCHER - SAN DIEGO PADRES
4-2 W-L •
1.16 WHIP •
3.73 ERA
4-2 W-L
1.16 WHIP
3.73 ERA
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Struggling of late Matsui (3-2) took the loss against the Angels on Tuesday, allowing three runs on one hit and two walks without retiring a batter.
Impact Adam Mazur gave San Diego six innings of one-run ball in his MLB debut, but Matsui wasn't able to keep the game tied upon entering in the seventh. The lefty reliever issued two walks around an infield single to load the bases, and all three runners came around to score after his departure. The rough outing came two days after Matsui blew a save opportunity against the Royals, giving up three runs while retiring just one batter as the ninth-inning option of choice while regular closer Robert Suarez -- who had pitched on consecutive days -- was unavailable. Prior to the pair of ugly appearances, Matsui held a solid 2.88 ERA, but that mark now sits at 4.97.
JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 20 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Returns with scoreless frame Matsui struck out two batters and allowed one hit in a scoreless inning against Oakland in San Diego's Cactus League finale Wednesday.
Impact Prior to Wednesday's outing, Matsui had been sidelined from game action since late February due to back inflammation. He resumed throwing in early March and looked good in his return to Cactus League play Wednesday, and he was included on the Padres' 31-man travel roster to Korea for the season-opening set against the Dodgers that begins Wednesday. Per MLB.com, Matsui is expected to be ready for the Seoul Series, though he may be working in a setup role behind presumed closer Robert Suarez.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Throwing bullpen session Tuesday Matsui (back) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Matsui developed some back spasms following his first appearance of the spring but has progressed since then and is ready to try things from the bump again. Padres manager Mike Shildt expressed optimism Tuesday that Matsui will have time to ramp up for Opening Day as long as he continues to trend in the right direction. Matsui fanned the side in his lone Cactus League appearance and is in the mix to close for San Diego.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
