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Padres Spring Training Updates: Sung-Mun Song and Jason Adam
3/6/2026, 1:11:34 PM
Injury Concerns for Sung-Mun Song
During a recent spring training game in Peoria, Arizona, Sung-Mun Song, a new addition to the San Diego Padres, experienced "tightness" in his right oblique. This incident raised concerns as it occurred in the same area where he previously sustained an injury while hitting in January in Korea. Padres manager Craig Stammen described the decision to remove Song from the game as "precautionary," emphasizing the need for careful evaluation by the training staff. Stammen expressed hope that the issue would not be serious, stating, “We’ll see what it’s like when the trainers get ahold of him and interpret it.”
Despite the injury scare, Song had made a notable impact earlier in the game, hitting a home run off veteran pitcher Luis Castillo. This marked his first home run in a Padres uniform. Prior to this game, Song had struggled at the plate, beginning the spring with an 0-for-5 record but showing improvement with four hits and two walks in his last 13 plate appearances.
Matt Waldron's Recovery Progress
In addition to Song's situation, Matt Waldron, another Padres pitcher, has returned to the mound after nearly two weeks of recovery from a procedure to address an infection. Waldron was initially part of the competition for a rotation spot but is now expected to start the season on the injured list. As he is out of options, the Padres will face a decision regarding his placement on the major league roster once he is healthy.
Jason Adam's Return to Camp
Relief pitcher Jason Adam has also made headlines as he returned to camp after attending the birth of his fifth daughter. Adam is scheduled to pitch a simulated inning on Friday and has reported no issues following his recovery from surgery to repair a ruptured quad tendon last September. He has been pitching without hindrance for three months, although the Padres are being cautious with his defensive work, which requires more dynamic movements.
Roster Moves and Camp Updates
In a recent round of roster cuts, the Padres reassigned several players to minor league camp, including right-handers Sean Boyle, Evan Fitterer, Francis Peña, and Ethan Routzahn, as well as infielders Marcos Castanon and Romeo Sanabria. Additionally, infielder/outfielder Clay Dungan and catcher Brendan Durfee were also reassigned, while righty Miguel Mendez was optioned to Double-A San Antonio. Following these transactions, the Padres currently have 59 players remaining in major league camp.
Official Statements & Responses
Padres manager Craig Stammen highlighted the importance of monitoring Song's condition closely, given the history of oblique injuries. He noted, “Hopefully it’s nothing big, but we’ll see.” Meanwhile, Adam expressed optimism about his readiness for the upcoming season, stating he remains on track for opening day.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We’ll see what it’s like when the trainers get ahold of him and interpret it,” — Craig Stammen, Padres Manager
- “Hopefully it’s nothing big, but we’ll see.” — Craig Stammen, Padres Manager
- “I can’t speak on if it was one actual swing or moment,” — Craig Stammen, Padres Manager
