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Jason Adam Hopes to Return When First Eligible
San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Jason Adam (quadriceps), who started the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list after having surgery last September to fix a ruptured quadriceps tendon, is hoping to be activated off the IL when he's first eligible to return on April 6, according to Matt Levine of Sports Illustrated. Adam probably could have been ready for Opening Day, but the Padres wanted to be cautious and give the high-leverage setup man more time to recover before making his season debut. He threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings during a minor-league rehab outing on Saturday with Triple-A El Paso, giving up a hit with no walks or strikeouts. Adam was a workhorse for the Friars in 2025, making 65 appearances while posting a 1.93 ERA as a first-time All-Star. SD might not allow Adam to pitch on back-to-back days upon his return, but he'll once again be a key setup man ahead of closer Mason Miller in the Padres' bullpen in 2026, and he has plenty of value in holds leagues.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Matt Levine
Source: Sports Illustrated - Matt Levine
