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Adam returns to Padres bullpen after shoulder injury
Right-hander Jason Adam rejoins San Diego's elite bullpen after nearly three months recovering from a shoulder strain.
In brief
Right-hander Jason Adam rejoins San Diego's elite bullpen after nearly three months recovering from a shoulder strain. Adam is back to help the Padres' best-in-baseball bullpen make a postseason run, though his reduced strikeout rate means he may see fewer high-leverage situations initially. Originally reported by Mlb.
Padres activate Adam from injury
Right-hander Jason Adam was activated ahead of Wednesday's game against the Dodgers after missing nearly three months with a right shoulder strain.
Elite bullpen gets stronger
The Padres have baseball's best bullpen this season, and Adam's return could make it even more formidable heading into the playoffs.
Adam's pre-injury numbers were strong
Before the shoulder strain, Adam posted a 2.51 ERA across 36 appearances, establishing himself as a reliable arm in San Diego's relief corps.
Rehab appearances showed mixed results
Adam's three rehab games with Triple-A El Paso were rough, but the Padres blamed the hitter-friendly park and batted-ball luck rather than his readiness.
“I felt great. Stuff was really good. Coming out of the hand good.”
Strikeout rate decline worth watching
Adam's strikeout numbers are down significantly this season despite maintaining a low ERA, meaning he may get fewer high-leverage situations until his stuff proves itself.
Motivated to make playoff push
Adam missed last year's playoffs after a September quadriceps injury, making him especially eager to contribute to San Diego's postseason hopes this time around.
“You can't take any days in the big leagues for granted, especially playoff games.”
What matters most
Adam is back to help the Padres' best-in-baseball bullpen make a postseason run, though his reduced strikeout rate means he may see fewer high-leverage situations initially.
