Yuki Matsui Opts to Stay With Padres After Dominant 2026

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui decided not to exercise his opt-out clause, choosing to remain with the club for the 2027 season. The left-hander delivered an outstanding 2026 campaign, recording a 1.83 ERA and holding opponents to a .171 batting average over 64 innings pitched. Matsui was particularly dominant down the stretch, posting a 1.42 ERA in his final 30 appearances and a stellar 0.68 ERA over his last 15 outings of the season.