Overview

• Yu Darvish has been placed on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation, confirmed by Padres manager Mike Shildt.
• No specific timeline for Darvish's return has been provided, but the team is optimistic he will recover with rest and a gradual ramp-up.
• Michael King has been named the Padres' Opening Day starter, with Kyle Hart, Stephen Kolek, and Randy Vásquez competing for two open rotation spots.
• Darvish's injury follows a history of health challenges, including elbow, back, and neck issues that limited him to 16 starts in the 2024 season.
• The Padres are managing broader pitching depth concerns, with multiple pitchers, including Joe Musgrove, also sidelined by injuries.