Scouting Report: Yu Darvish
San Diego Padres | SP
B
IL-60
Overall
Summary
Yu Darvish (39-year-old RHP) underwent UCL internal brace surgery on October 29, 2025, and is expected to miss the entire 2026 season with a 12-15 month recovery timeline. As of May 12, 2026, he has resumed playing catch as the first step in his rehab program, progressing as expected. Darvish is currently on the restricted list rather than the injured list. He has two years remaining on his contract but retirement is a possibility if he cannot compete at a high level post-recovery.
Strengths
- Early rehab progression on schedule
- Resumed playing catch milestone achieved
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