Yu Darvish to Miss Start of MLB Season with Elbow Injury

The Padres' veteran pitcher will begin the 2025 season on the injured list as the team evaluates options to fill gaps in their rotation.

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.