Padres Activate Jason Adam from Injured List for Dodgers Series
San Diego is activating right-handed reliever Jason Adam from the 60-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against Los Angeles. To make room, Griffin Canning has been optioned to Triple-A, with a 40-man roster move still pending. Adam, a 2025 All-Star, struggled in his rehab outings but said he feels fully ready to pitch.
Adam has been sidelined since late June with the injury that landed him on the 60-day list. His rehab stint at Triple-A El Paso was rocky, with two rough outings in mid-September where he surrendered nine runs while recording just one out. Manager Craig Stammen cautioned against reading too much into those numbers given the Pacific Coast League's hitter-friendly reputation.
The right-hander's return comes at a critical juncture as the Padres face the Dodgers in a series with playoff implications. Adam posted a 2.51 ERA across 36 appearances this season before the injury, following a 2025 campaign where he logged a 1.93 ERA. He expressed eagerness to contribute down the stretch, noting the importance of every game at this stage.
Adam's activation could strengthen the Padres' bullpen depth during a pivotal stretch against a division rival. For fans, the return of a 2025 All-Star reliever may boost confidence in the team's postseason chances, though his shaky rehab outings raise questions about effectiveness at game speed. The roster shuffle also affects Griffin Canning, who returns to Triple-A, and could influence the team's pitching decisions in upcoming games.