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Good Morning San Diego: Looking at 2026 season report card for Padres players

The Tampa Bay Rays punched their ticket to the 2026 World Series to take on the Milwaukee Brewers with a win over the Cleveland Guardians in Tampa Bay on Monday night. At best, there are seven games left in the…

By Matt DeWalt · Gaslamp Ball

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:30 PM

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Gaslamp Ball evaluated the 2026 season performances of San Diego Padres players, focusing on reliever Jason Adam.
Adam is set to reach free agency after injuries limited his playing time across the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Decisions regarding left-handed relievers Adrian Morejon and Yuki Matsui could directly impact Adam's potential return.

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Gaslamp Ball examined the 2026 season for the San Diego Padres, evaluating individual player performances and highlighting upcoming offseason roster decisions. The analysis centered on impending free-agent relief pitcher Jason Adam, who missed significant time due to injuries in 2026 after having his 2025 campaign cut short by a quadriceps issue.

Matt DeWalt reports that San Diego's bullpen plans depend heavily on whether left-handers Adrian Morejon is re-signed and if Yuki Matsui exercises his opt-out clause. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller could potentially offer Adam a short-term "prove-it" deal to keep him in the bullpen for 2027.

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