Padres' Jason Adam Makes Spring Debut

Reliever returns to action after September surgery

Mar. 21, 2026 at 6:50pm

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Padres pitcher Jason Adam made his spring training debut on Friday, pitching a perfect inning with one strikeout against the Colorado Rockies. Adam is working to get fully ramped up after undergoing surgery in September to repair a ruptured left quadriceps tendon.

Why it matters

Adam's return to the mound is an important step in his recovery and preparation for the upcoming MLB season. As a key member of the Padres' bullpen, his successful return could bolster the team's pitching staff.

The details

Adam entered the game in the sixth inning and retired the Rockies in order on 12 pitches. According to Padres beat writer AJ Cassavell, Adam will aim to make another exhibition appearance on Monday, and if that goes well, there's still a chance he can make the Padres' Opening Day roster.

  • Adam made his spring training debut on Friday, March 21, 2026.
  • Adam is targeting another appearance on Monday, March 24, 2026.

The players

Jason Adam

A right-handed relief pitcher for the San Diego Padres.

AJ Cassavell

A beat writer who covers the San Diego Padres for MLB.com.

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What’s next

If Adam's next exhibition appearance on Monday goes well, he could potentially make the Padres' Opening Day roster.

The takeaway

Adam's successful return to the mound after his September surgery is an encouraging sign for the Padres' bullpen as they prepare for the upcoming season.