Padres right-handed pitcher Brian Hoying You may also undergo some type of elbow surgery. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the right-hander is rehabbing and deciding whether he will undergo surgery. manager Craig Stamman Acee was told the club expected a decision “relatively quickly”.
Just a week ago, Hoying was suspended due to elbow pain. Pitching coach Ruben Niebla seemed optimistic that this wouldn’t be a serious problem, but perhaps new information has changed the situation.
Acee didn’t specify exactly what type of procedure would be possible for Hoeing, but most elbow surgeries require significant stones. In extreme cases, Tommy John surgery takes more than a year to recover. Even less serious surgeries, such as procedures to remove bone spurs, require several months of recovery. Carlos Rodon He underwent bone protrusion surgery last October and is aiming to return in about six months in April.
There’s never a good time for a pitcher to undergo elbow surgery, but now is an especially unfortunate time for Hoeing. He seemed to have a breakthrough in 2024, posting a 2.18 ERA over 53 2/3 innings, but was unable to build on that in 2025. A right shoulder sprain put him on the shelf to start the year. He was activated from the IL in June but remained mostly an option assignment and struggled to perform well in Triple-A, posting a 4.70 ERA. He is aiming to return in 2026, but surgery could get in the way.
Even if he can avoid surgery, Hoying appears likely to start the season on the IL. Even with him on the shelf, competition in the bullpen appears to be fierce. Ace writes like this Kyle Hart We are working hard to secure our position. He has struck out seven and allowed three hits, three walks and one hit in 8 2/3 innings of spring training so far. He played as a swingman last year, but performed poorly, recording an ERA of 5.86 in 43 innings.
left handed Yuki Matsui He is a potential wild card as he is battling an adductor strain. Acee said Matsui has resumed fielding drills and throwing from the mound, but remains questionable for Opening Day.
On paper, the Padres project to have eight bullpen spots available. mason miller, Adrian Moreyon, Jeremiah Estrada, david morgan, Wandy Peralta, bradley rodriguez, Ron Marinachio And Matsui. Of those eight, Morejón, Peralta, Matsui and Marinaccio could not be selected. Of the four who could, Miller certainly wouldn’t. Estrada and Morgan are also unlikely to be sent off following strong results. This is more likely because Rodríguez has only seven big league appearances. Jason Adam Opening date is in doubt. If he’s healthy, there’s a good chance he’ll hit the minor leagues with Rodriguez.
Unless Matsui starts the season on the IL, it will be difficult to pressure Hart, who still has options. The situation may become even tighter in the following cases: Matt Waldron report. He is scheduled to start the season on the IL but is not expected to miss too much time. He has no choice and will either have to squeeze someone out or squeeze it out himself unless further injury occurs.
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