Padres’ Breakout Lefty Faces $13.5 Million Choice Before Key Deadline

The San Diego Padres have another important pitching decision approaching, but this one belongs to the player. Yuki Matsui can decide whether to extend his current contract or test free agency. Padres On SI’s offseason options rundown lists a $6.5 million player option for Matsui in 2027 and another $7 million for 2028. The outlet identifies Monday, November 2, as the deadline for player-option decisions. That leaves the left-hander weighing the final two years and $13.5 million of his agreement after his strongest major league season by ERA. This remains a decision preview.