Jason Adam ruptured a quad tendon while planting his left foot fielding a comebacker and will miss the season, likely sidelined until 2026. Adam had been especially dominant against the Dodgers, allowing no runs across 15 appearances since 2019 and maintaining a 1.37 ERA over 92 appearances since being acquired at the 2024 trade deadline. Dodgers hitters went 7-for-51 with 16 strikeouts against him. The Padres called the loss profound and emphasized concern for Adam's health. The team has also endured other injuries, including Xander Bogaerts' fractured left foot and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s hamstring pull.
Adam, you see, is untouchable when pitching against the Dodgers. He has never given up a run to them in 15 appearances dating back to 2019. A 6-foot-3, right-handed reliever with a funky, short-armed delivery, Adam hasn't been scored on in six appearances against the Dodgers this season, five appearances last season - including three in the National League Division Series - two more in 2023 and two in 2019.
Dodgers hitters are seven for 51 (.137) with one double, two walks and 16 strikeouts in 15 1/3 innings against Adam, who usually pitches the seventh or eighth inning, although he does have 24 career saves. Adam is tough for anyone to hit, despite being particularly dominant against Los Angeles. Acquired by the Padres from the Tampa Bay Rays at the 2024 trade deadline, he is 11-4 with a 1.37 earned-run average in 92 appearances since then.
Now, though, he is sidelined until 2026, and the Padres recognize that the loss is profound. "When that happens, you focus on the big picture, his health, what it means to the team," Padres outfielder Gavin Sheets told the San Diego Union-Tribune. "It definitely puts a dark cloud over the day for all of us." The Padres - like the Dodgers - have lost key players to injury.
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