YU DARVISH NEWS

Plays catch Tuesday Manager Jayce Tingler said Tuesday that Darvish (back) is playing catch, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Impact Darvish landed on the shelf with lower-back tightness over the weekend, so the fact he was never shut down from throwing bodes well for his recovery. The veteran right-hander will be eligible to be activated during the upcoming series against the Dodgers, which begins Aug. 24, though it's uncertain if he'll be ready to pitch by that point.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres notes: Frazier is a throwback; Darvish playing catch; Profar expected Friday Hit machine Adam Frazier batting leadoff for first time in two weeks; Padres add reliever to taxi squad

AUGUST 18, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Move to IL official The Padres placed Darvish (back) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports.

Impact As anticipated, Darvish will be forced to miss at least one more turn through the rotation after a bout with lower-back tightness cut his most recent outing Thursday against the Diamondbacks short. The banged-up San Diego pitching staff has few reinforcements on hand to replace Darvish, but Reiss Knehr -- who was recalled from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move -- could be one candidate to pick up a spot start while the reigning National League Cy Young Award runner-up is sidelined.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Move to IL likely The Padres are expected to place Darvish (back) on the 10-day injured list, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact After being removed from his 2.2-inning start Thursday against the Diamondbacks with lower-back tightness, Darvish hasn't made enough progress in his recovery to create much optimism that he'll be ready to make his next turn through the rotation. As a result, Darvish will likely be deactivated in the next day or two, becoming the latest in a long list of Padres pitchers to head to the IL. According to Acee, the Padres are exploring bringing in the recently released Jake Arrieta to bolster their dwindling rotation depth, but the club could look internally to fill in for Darvish when his next turn comes up this week.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Next start in doubt Darvish (back) may not make his next scheduled start as he deals with back tightness, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manager Jayce Tingler said Darvish didn't recover from Thursday's short start as quickly as they hoped. The righty hasn't been placed on the injured list, but that remains a possibility if he doesn't improve in the coming days. More information about Darvish's back and when he might pitch next should become clear in the coming days.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: A bad loss (to D-backs), and potentially the biggest loss (Darvish) Padres already down a starter before ace leaves Thursday's game; strange stare down at end of blowout

AUGUST 13, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

LEADING OFF: Miggy swings for 500 at home, Flaherty off IL

Miguel Cabrera is back home in Detroit on Friday night, one home run shy of 500, when the Tigers face Cleveland right-hander Zach Plesac

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darvish (back) exits early, Diamondbacks beat Padres 12-3

Yu Darvish left a rocky start early with lower back tightness, and the Arizona Diamondbacks took advantage to beat the San Diego Padres 12-3

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darvish departs early with back tightness, Padres can't add on in déjà vu loss to Diamondbacks Yu Darvish leaves after surrendering five runs in third inning; Padres' offense starts fast, finishes flat

AUGUST 13, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Dealing with back tightness Darvish was removed from Thursday's start against the Diamondbacks with lower back tightness.

Impact Darvish exited his outing with the team's head training after struggling through 2.2 innings. It could be viewed as a positive that his removal wasn't related to the left hip inflammation that sidelined him in July, though it's unclear how serious this injury may be.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with trainer Darvish exited Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks with a team trainer, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Darvish struggled prior to exiting, as he allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits and one walk across 2.2 innings. Acee noted that Darvish looked uncomfortable throughout his start, which the results certainly reflect. It's unclear if there is an injury or what the issue may be, though it is worth noting that Darvish was sidelined by left hip inflammation in July.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs release former ace Arrieta after rough return to team

Right-hander Jake Arrieta has been released by the Chicago Cubs

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: 'Field of Dreams' game grows in Iowa cornfield

The diamond is built, and now they will come -- José Abreu, Aaron Judge and all, to Iowa

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brinson, Alcantara lead Marlins to 7-0 win over Padres

Lewis Brinson hit two of Miami’s three home runs off rookie lefty Ryan Weathers, Sandy Alcantara shut down San Diego for seven brilliant innings and the Marlins avoided a winless r...

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What's wrong with Yu Darvish, Lucas Giolito and more summer-swooning Padres and White Sox starters? Al Melchior checks under the statistical hood of some Padres and White Sox starters who have struggled over the past couple months.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Padres finally capitalize on Darvish's fine start to beat Diamondbacks Four runs in eighth inning break 2-2 tie after Yu Darvish strikes out 12 over seven innings

AUGUST 8, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres rally after Yu finds form with 12 K's SAN DIEGO -- The Padres, who whiffed on landing a much-needed starting pitcher at the Trade Deadline, added an All-Star on Saturday night: Y...

AUGUST 8, 2021 • MLB.COM

Whiffs 12 in no-decision Darvish didn't factor into the decision during Saturday's 6-2 victory over Arizona, allowing two runs on four hits with 12 strikeouts in seven innings.

Impact Darvish limited the damage to a Christian Walker second-inning two-run home run and scattered only two more hits across the other six innings in an excellent rebound outing. Though he didn't earn the win, this was Darvish's first quality start since June and the 12 strikeouts tie his season high. The veteran righty will look to build on the solid performance as he lines up to face the Snakes again next weekend.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darvish expected to start as Padres host the Diamondbacks

The Padres will roll out Yu Darvish to the mound Saturday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Taylor Widener the start

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darvish expected to start as Padres host the Diamondbacks

The Padres will roll out Yu Darvish to the mound Saturday and the Diamondbacks plan to give Taylor Widener the start

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Japan rallies against bullpen to beat US 7-6 in 10 innings

Yuki Yanagita tied it with an RBI grounder off Scott McGough in the ninth inning, Takuya Kai hit a winning single against Edwin Jackson in the 10th and Japan beat the United States...

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concludes disappointing July Darvish (7-6) lost Saturday's 5-3 contest with Colorado, allowing five runs on five hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in six innings.

Impact Like much of July, Darvish struggled in this one, surrendering three home runs and five total runs for his fourth time allowing at least four runs in five starts this month. It was the All-Star's fourth loss of July and Darvish's ERA has climbed more than a full run from 2.44 to 3.48 in the stretch. He'll look to get back on track next weekend against the lowly Diamondbacks.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Márquez homers off Darvish, pitches Rockies past Padres 5-3 Germán Márquez outdueled Yu Darvish and hit a 418-foot home run off his fellow All-Star to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 5-3 victory agains...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Márquez homers off Darvish, pitches Rockies past Padres 5-3

Germán Márquez outdueled Yu Darvish and hit a 418-foot home run off his fellow All-Star to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 5-3 victory against the San Diego Padres

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Votto tries to tie HR mark, ex-Cubs on the move

Joey Votto has homered in seven straight games and the Cincinnati Reds star can match a major league record Saturday night by going deep against the New York Mets

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS