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Padres Reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan and Uncertain for MLB Opener Because of Groin Strain

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The Associated Press

10:48 JST, February 27, 2026

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s will not pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic and the left-hander’s status for San Diego’s season opener in a month also is unclear because of a left groin strain.

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