Padres' Reliever Jason Adam Suffers Ruptured Quad Tendon

San Diego Padres All-Star reliever Jason Adam suffered a ruptured quadriceps tendon during the seventh inning of a 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, forcing him to leave the game and likely ending his 2025 season. Adam, who had been having the best year of his career with a 1.81 ERA and 1.11 WHIP, collapsed after throwing a pitch and was carted off the field, prompting serious concern from manager Mike Shildt. Adam is a key figure in the Padres' bullpen, part of the so-called 'Five Horsemen,' and his injury comes amid other recent setbacks for the team, including injuries to Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts. The Padres, currently trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, will likely need to rely more on bullpen arms such as Adrian Morejon in Adam's absence. Adam's injury is a significant blow given his durability and effectiveness, having made 65 appearances this season, tied for the team lead. The team and fans alike face uncertainty as they await further updates on Adam's recovery and the impact on the Padres' playoff push.