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Darvish Logs Five in 63-Pitch Return, Fills Void in Padres’ Rotation

His first outing since spring elbow inflammation under a strict pitch limit offers a boost to a staff still shorthanded

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 06: Kyle Hart #68 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the third inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Petco Park on July 06, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Oct 11, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (11) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning during game five of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Activated from the injured list July 7 after missing the first 89 games with right elbow inflammation, Darvish made his 2025 debut at Petco Park.
  • He threw 63 of a maximum 75 pitches over 3⅔ innings, striking out five and yielding two runs on three hits and three walks.
  • The cautious comeback follows a rehab plan of simulated games, controlled bullpens and an open date built into the schedule around the All-Star break.
  • Darvish’s presence strengthens a rotation fronted by Dylan Cease and Nick Pivetta, which has been depleted by the season-long absences of Joe Musgrove and Michael King.
  • Over 100 starts with San Diego, Darvish carries a 3.79 ERA and could make two more starts before the All-Star break to build up innings.