US EditionPadres All-Star Reliever Jason Adam Ruptures Quadriceps Tendon
Jason Adam, an All-Star reliever with a 1.93 ERA over 65 appearances, faces a 6-9 month recovery after rupturing his quadriceps tendon on the mound.
- Jason Adam, a crucial right-handed reliever for the San Diego Padres, tore a quad tendon during Monday's game at Petco Park, which ended in a narrow defeat to the Baltimore Orioles.
- The injury occurred when Adam attempted to field a grounder and felt his quad roll up, leading to an immediate collapse on the mound and cart-off evacuation.
- Adam finished the season with a strong 1.93 ERA, an 8-4 record, 65 appearances tied for fifth among relievers, and a 156 ERA+ over eight MLB seasons.
- Adam mentioned that his recovery is expected to take between six and nine months and expressed confidence in the team's relief pitchers, noting that among all the teams, theirs is well-equipped enough to succeed even without his presence.
- Padres manager Mike Shildt praised Adam for his relentless effort and valuable contributions, noting that his injury is a significant setback and the team will need to adapt as they aim for a deep postseason run.
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