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sports1 year ago•5 min saved

"Jackson Merrill's Rising Star Power in Padres Roster Race"

Jackson Merrill impresses at the plate with a 2-for-2 performance, including a double and two RBIs, in the Padres' victory over the Cubs, making a strong case for a roster spot; Yuki Matsui experiences back spasms, causing concern for the Padres as he is expected to play a key role in the bullpen; MLB's adjustment to an 18-second pitch clock with runners on base presents challenges for pitchers and catchers during spring training.

via The San Diego Union-Tribune|

#jackson-merrill #mlb #san-diego-padres

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Padres Nearing Free-Agent Deal with Yuki Matsui; Cardinals Eyeing Bullpen Upgrade"

The San Diego Padres are reportedly close to finalizing a multi-year agreement with Japanese reliever Yuki Matsui. The 28-year-old left-hander has had an impressive career as a closer for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, recording a 2.40 ERA across 10 seasons. Matsui is known for his dominant splitter and fastball, although his walk rate has been a concern. If the deal goes through, Matsui would join the Padres' efforts to bolster their pitching staff this offseason.

via MLB.com|

#japanese-pitcher #mlb #pitching-acquisition