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The Padres are facing a series of reminders about the risks of pitching depth as injuries and trades start shaping their roster. Yuki Matsui's groin strain has sidelined him from the World Baseball Classic, casting doubt on his availability for the season opener. Meanwhile, Triston McKenzie’s performance in his first spring outing raises questions about the team's pitching strategy. As if that wasn't enough, the Padres dropped yet another one-run game to the Rockies, with Zac Veen's walk-off homer sealing the deal. This pattern of tight contests highlights the need for San Diego to refine its roster and make the most of their pitching assets, especially after the turbulence surrounding the Freddy Fermin trade. It's clear the Padres have some critical decisions ahead as they gear up for the regular season.


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Padres get an awkward reminder as Royals’ return in Freddy Fermin deal hits turbulence
Friarsonbase
Padres get an awkward reminder as Royals’ return in Freddy Fermin deal hits turbulence
Stephen Kolek’s oblique setback gives the Padres a timely reminder of why they cashed out of pitching risk in the Freddy Fermin trade.
Padres may have to rethink a key plan after Triston McKenzie’s latest camp look
Friarsonbase
Padres may have to rethink a key plan after Triston McKenzie’s latest camp look
Triston McKenzie’s first Padres spring appearance delivered a signal that could reshape San Diego’s pitching plan.
Padres drop another one-run game, this time in walk-off fashion
Gaslamp Ball
Padres drop another one-run game, this time in walk-off fashion
For the third time in the last four games, a San Diego Padres Spring Training game was decided by one run. Unfortunately for the Padres, it was the Colorado Rockies who were at the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning and it was Zac Veen who hit a one-out solo home run to […]
ST Game 8: San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies
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ST Game 8: San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies
San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies, February 27, 2026, 12:10 p.m. PST Watch: None Location: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick – Scottsdale, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!
Big questions facing Stammen, Padres before Opening Day
MLB.com
Big questions facing Stammen, Padres before Opening Day
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Padres reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan
ESPN
Padres reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan
Yuki Matsui will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic and his status for San Diego's season opener is also unclear because of a groin strain.
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