Yuki Matsui Out of WBC with Groin Strain, Opening Day Status Unclear

Padres reliever Yuki Matsui will miss the World Baseball Classic for Japan due to a left groin strain, and his availability for San Diego's March 26 Opening Day is uncertain. Matsui is progressing with flat-ground throwing but doesn't have a timeline for mound work. The 30-year-old, who signed a five-year, $28 million deal, was replaced on Japan's WBC roster. He previously had a 2.40 career ERA and 236 saves in Nippon Professional Baseball.