Overview

• Activated from the injured list after spring training elbow inflammation, Darvish made his first appearance of the 2025 season on July 7 against Arizona.
• He struck out five while allowing two runs on three hits and three walks before exiting after 63 pitches.
• Manager Mike Shildt has capped his workload at about 75 pitches and four to five innings to protect his elbow.
• Darvish’s return shores up a rotation missing Michael King (shoulder/nerve) and Joe Musgrove (Tommy John surgery).
• His 3.31 ERA in 16 starts last year and strong NLDS performance underscore his role as a frontline starter.