YU DARVISH NEWS

Earns win over Mariners Darvish (5-3) got the win over the Mariners on Tuesday, allowing two runs on seven hits while striking out five over five innings.

Impact The damage against Darvish was done early with solo home runs by Cal Raleigh and Luke Raley in the first and second inning. Darvish finished with three scoreless innings and got his first win since May 19. He tossed exactly 63 pitches for a second straight start since coming off the injured list and recorded five whiffs while throwing over 75 percent of his pitches for strikes. Darvish now owns a 3.52 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 62:17 K:BB in 64 innings. He lines up for a home start versus the Astros next week.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Machado becomes Padres career home run leader, Tatis goes deep as San Diego tops Seattle 7-3

Manny Machado hit a two-run homer to become San Diego’s career home runs leader, Fernando Tatis Jr. added a three-run drive and the Padres slugged past the Seattle Mariners 7-3

SEPTEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners take on the Padres in first of 2-game series

The Seattle Mariners open a two-game series at home against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles in return to rotation Darvish did not factor into the decision in an extra-inning win over the Tigers on Wednesday, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over 2.2 innings while striking out fou...

Impact Darvish had a hard time getting through Detroit's lineup right from the jump, giving up a solo homer to Matt Vierling with two outs in the first before needing 47 pitches to get through the first two frames. He would be relieved by Yuki Matsui with two outs in the third, marking his shortest outing of the campaign -- though that was somewhat expected in Darvish's first start since returning from the injured list due to elbow inflammation. The veteran right-hander will look for better results in his next start, which is currently projected for next week in Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tatis hits walk-off single in 10th to give the Padres a 6-5 victory over the Tigers

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit an RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated for Wednesday's start The Padres reinstated Darvish (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact The veteran right-hander is poised to make his first start for the Padres since May 29 after recovering from elbow inflammation. Darvish built up to 66 pitches in a simulated game Friday but is returning without a minor-league rehab assignment, so he's likely to have some workload restrictions in his first game action in over three months.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Padres face the Tigers with 1-0 series lead

The San Diego Padres face the Detroit Tigers, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Confirmed for Wednesday start Darvish (elbow) will start Wednesday against the Tigers, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Darvish has been sidelined since May 29 but threw 66 pitches in a sim game against minor leaguers Friday. He followed that up with a bullpen session Monday, leaving him in line to return. Darvish is likely to be rusty and it's unclear how deep into the game the Padres will allow him to pitch.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove throws 6 strong innings, Tatis goes hitless in his return as Padres beat Tigers 3-0

Joe Musgrove pitched six strong innings and Fernando Tatis Jr. went 0 for 4 in his first game back since June 21 as the San Diego Padres beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0

SEPTEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tracking toward return Wednesday Darvish (elbow) is expected to rejoin the rotation on Wednesday against the Tigers, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Darvish threw 66 pitches in a simulated game against minor leaguers last Friday and followed that up with a bullpen session Monday. The Padres have not yet confirmed that Darvish is in line to return Wednesday, but things appear to be pointing in that direction. Darvish hasn't made a start for the Padres since late May and his one rehab start came back on June 19, so it would not be a surprise if he's not terribly sharp Wednesday against Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hurls 66 pitches vs. minor-leaguers Darvish (personal/elbow) threw 66 pitches over four innings in a controlled game against Cincinnati minor-leaguers Friday, Bernie Wilson of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Darvish continues to ramp up as he looks to return from an absence of over three months from the big-league squad, initially due to an elbow injury and subsequently because of a personal matter. The veteran right-hander threw on his own for a period while he was away from the team, and he's since tossed a bullpen and a sim game in addition to Friday's outing against minor-leaguers, so he's not as far off as a starting pitcher might typically be after such a long absence. Per Wilson, Darvish felt well following Friday's 66-pitch controlled game, and his next steps are yet to be determined.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Throws simulated game Padres manager Mike Shildt said Monday on 97.3 The Fan that Darvish (elbow) threw a simulated game Sunday which included three "up and downs."

Impact Shildt added that Darvish recovered well from the session and the next step will either be another simulated game or perhaps a rehab start. Darvish was recently shifted from the restricted list back to the 15-day injured list, but he's considered healthy and it's all about rebuilding his stamina at this point. There should be more clarity on a potential timetable later this week.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen, feeling healthy Darvish (elbow) threw a 27-pitch bullpen Friday and said he's feeling healthy, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Darvish was activated from the restricted list and shifted to the 15-day injured list Friday after rejoining the team in San Diego. He continued to throw while he was away from the team and was able to build up to 27 pitches Friday. Darvish also said Friday that he's feeling good and his placement on the IL was "a matter of ramping up." San Diego has a hole to fill in their rotation after optioning Matt Waldron to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, but Darvish likely won't be able to step into that role until September.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen, feeling healthy Darvish (elbow) threw a 27-pitch bullpen Friday and said he's feeling healthy, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Darvish was activated from the restricted list Friday after dealing with a personal matter back home, and he was shifted to the 15-day injured list once he rejoined the Padres in San Diego. He continued to throw while he was away from the team and was able to build up to 27 pitches Friday. Darvish also said Friday that he's feeling good and his placement on the IL was just "a matter of ramping up." San Diego has a hole to fill in its rotation after optioning Matt Waldron to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, but Darvish won't be able to step into that role until September.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

The Padres reinstate Yu Darvish from the restricted list and return him to the 15-day injured list

The San Diego Padres have reinstated right-hander Yu Darvish from the restricted list and returned him to the 15-day injured list

AUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins team Darvish (personal/elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list and reinstated from the restricted list Friday.

Impact Darvish hasn't pitched for the Padres since May 29 after sustaining a left groin strain during the start. He's had his recovery delayed twice, experiencing elbow inflammation right before his expected activation and then going on the restricted list July 6. The 37-year-old has been throwing on his own and even threw a live batting practice session at a San Diego-area high school Aug. 12. It's unclear if Darvish will be able to enter the rotation immediately, but he should be back on the bump for San Diego soon.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing on own, could return Darvish (personal) has yet to rejoin the Padres since landing on the restricted list July 6, but he has been working out and throwing on his own and most recently tossed a live bat...

Impact Darvish hasn't pitched for the Padres since May 29, as he first landed on the injured list with a left groin strain, then made a rehab start June 17 with High-A Fort Wayne before experiencing minor elbow inflammation. He had resumed his throwing program before he stepped away from the team in early July to tend to the personal matter, and neither injury is believed to be a concern at this point. While the veteran righty hasn't informed the Padres whether he plans to return to the team in 2024, the fact that he's been ramping up his throwing would seem to suggest that he intends to come back this season. The Padres are likely to remain mum on Darvish's situation until he formally rejoins the club, but his potential late-season return would provide a significant boost to a surging squad that now finds itself within striking distance of the Dodgers for the division lead. Over his first 11 starts this season before going on the IL and then the restricted list, Darvish went 4-3 with a 3.20 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 53:15 K:BB in 56.1 innings.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Team still hopes he will return While the Padres remain hopeful Darvish (personal/elbow) will be back at some point later this season, there doesn't appear to be a timetable for his return, Jon Heyman of the New...

Impact Darvish has been on the restricted list for the last three-plus weeks while dealing with a unspecified personal issue. His timetable to rejoin the Padres is open-ended, and given that he hasn't done any throwing in a month, it will take him a while to be built back up. Darvish initially went on the injured list back in early June with a strained groin and more recently dealt with an elbow issue, but he was trending in a good direction health-wise before going on the restricted list.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Padres righty Yu Darvish is placed on the restricted list to deal with a family matter

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish has been placed on the restricted list to deal with a personal matter involving his family

JULY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on restricted list The Padres placed Darvish (elbow) on the restricted list Saturday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Darvish has been on the injured list since the beginning of June due to a groin strain and right elbow inflammation, but he will now move to the restricted list as he deals with a personal matter. The Padres didn't provide any information regarding how long the 37-year-old might be away from the team.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes light throwing Darvish (elbow) has resumed playing light catch, per MLB.com.

Impact Darvish was expected to come off the injured list and make a start for the Padres on Tuesday, but a bout of right elbow inflammation put a halt to that plan. The right-hander underwent imaging that came back clean, and the fact that he's now doing light throwing suggests that the issue isn't serious. However, Darvish is expected to undergo additional imaging before he's cleared to throw in a game.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with elbow inflammation Padres manager Mike Shildt said Monday that Darvish (groin) will not rejoin the rotation as expected Tuesday versus the Nationals due to "a little" right elbow inflammation, Dennis...

Impact Darvish had been slated to return from a nearly month-long absence with a groin injury, but now he has an elbow issue to contend with. Shildt's wording would seem to suggest it's believed to be a minor setback, but there are no guarantees, especially after Darvish missed the final month of last season with a bone spur in the elbow. Adam Mazur will start Tuesday against the Nationals.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Tuesday Darvish (groin) is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Nationals, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Darvish is set to make his first start since May 29 after an IL stint due to left groin soreness. The 37-year-old made a minor-league rehab start at High-A on Wednesday but only got up to 49 pitches and will likely be under some sort of pitch count against the Nationals. Across 11 starts, Darvish owns a 3.20 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP with 53 strikeouts.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Tuesday Darvish (groin) is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Nationals, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Darvish is set to make his first start since May 29 after an IL stint due to left groin soreness. The 37-year-old made a minor-league rehab start at High-A on Wednesday but got up to only 49 pitches and will likely be under some sort of pitch restriction against the Nationals. Across 11 starts, Darvish owns a 3.20 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP with 53 strikeouts.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Next start will be in majors Darvish (groin) is expected to come off the injured list to make his next start with San Diego, per MLB.com.

Impact Darvish struggled in a minor-league rehab start with High-A Fort Wayne on Wednesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three batters over 3.1 innings. He threw only 49 pitches in that outing, but the Padres nonetheless appear intent on moving him back into the rotation for his next appearance. It hasn't yet been announced when Darvish will make that start, but given the typical time between outings, it's logical to expect Monday or Tuesday versus Washington to be the target date.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE