"Padres reliever underwent surgery to fix a ruptured left quad last September, and as of November, Adam wasn't sure if he'd be fully recovered in time for Opening Day. However, the early days of Spring Training have been promising for the right-hander. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes that Adam pitched a live batting practice for the first time today, and Adam is making slow but steady progress in fielding drills."
""Pitching-wise, we're...beyond on pace. It's just a matter of being cleared" by San Diego's medical staff, Adam said. In terms of Opening Day readiness, Adam said the team's trainers "haven't told me 'no' yet." One of baseball's top relievers over the last four seasons, Adam has a 1.66 ERA over 92 innings since the Padres acquired the righty from the Rays at the 2024 trade deadline."
"While the Padres still have an elite bullpen even without Adam, getting the All-Star back and healthy as early as possible in 2026 will be a huge boost to San Diego's chances of both returning to the postseason and making a deeper run into October. While things are looking positive for Adam, fellow Padres reliever Yuki Matsui is day-to-day with groin tightness after his injury cut short a live BP session on Thursday. Manager Craig Stammen said the groin issue doesn't appear serious enough to impact Opening Day readiness, but it may prevent Matsui from playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic."
Adam underwent surgery to repair a ruptured left quadriceps last September and faced uncertainty about being fully recovered for Opening Day. Early Spring Training has shown promising progress as he threw live batting practice and advanced slowly in fielding drills. He stated that pitching progression is beyond schedule, and clearance from San Diego's medical staff remains the limiting factor; trainers have not yet denied Opening Day availability. Since joining the Padres at the 2024 trade deadline, Adam posted a 1.66 ERA over 92 innings. His early-season return would significantly strengthen an already strong bullpen and improve San Diego's postseason prospects.
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