9:56 AM - Yuki Matsui (SD) struck out two batters and allowed one hit in a scoreless inning against Oakland in San Diego's Cactus League finale Wednesday.

4:19 PM - Yuki Matsui (SD) manager Mike Shildt told 97.3 The Fan that "there is a possibility" Matsui (back) will be ready for San Diego's opening regular-season series in South Korea.

11:58 AM - Yuki Matsui (SD) (back) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

12:37 PM - Yuki Matsui (SD) (back) resumed playing catch Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

11:50 AM - Yuki Matsui (SD) underwent an MRI on his back which showed inflammation but no structural damage, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

12:10 PM - Yuki Matsui (SD) Mike Shildt told reporters Sunday that Matsui is dealing with back spasms and will not pitch against the Cubs, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

6:41 PM - Yuki Matsui (SD) signed a five-year, $28 million contract with the Padres on Saturday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.