Yu Darvish progressing through rehab, says he could throw 95 mph now
After missing the entire 2015 season while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish is ready to return to the mound.
Speaking with Jeff Wilson at the Fort-Worth Telegram, Darvish expressed his confidence in his health:
Yu Darvish's goal is to start throwing bullpen sessions in March. Will report to spring camp with the rest of #Rangers pitchers, catchers.
— Jeff Wilson (@JeffWilson_FWST) February 9, 2016
It has to be encouraging to the Rangers (and their fans) to hear Darvish will report with the rest of the pitchers and catchers. If all goes well, it's possible the 29-year-old will be available within the first month or two of the season. Upon his return, Darvish will join a deep rotation consisting of Cole Hamels, Colby Lewis, Derek Holland, Martin Perez and Chi Chi Gonzalez.
Darvish last appeared in a game in August of 2014. He went 10-7 with a 3.06 ERA and 182 strikeouts in 144 1/3 innings pitched that season.
