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flag San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui will miss Japan’s 2026 World Baseball Classic due to a left groin injury.

flag San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui will miss Japan’s 2026 World Baseball Classic due to a left groin injury sustained during spring training batting practice. flag The 30-year-old left-hander, who posted a 3.98 ERA in 61 appearances for the Padres last season, expressed disappointment but is focusing on recovery ahead of the MLB season. flag His availability for the March 26 opener against Detroit remains uncertain. flag Matsui has been replaced on Japan’s roster by fellow left-hander Yumeto Kanemaru of the Chunichi Dragons. flag Japan’s first WBC game is March 6 against Chinese Taipei.

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