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Padres Place Yu Darvish on Restricted List for Surgery

3/26/2026

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The San Diego Padres placed star pitcher Yu Darvish on the restricted list while he recovers from elbow surgery, freeing payroll space.
Darvish, 39, is slated to earn $15 million in 2026, and his absence could help the Padres pursue free agent Lucas Giolito.
Despite retirement speculation, Darvish remains focused on rehabilitation.
The Padres lost their season-ending game 3-1.
Darvish's surgery requires a 12- to 15-month recovery period.

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The San Diego Padres placed star pitcher Yu Darvish on the restricted list while he recovers from elbow surgery, freeing payroll space.
Darvish, 39, is slated to earn $15 million in 2026, and his absence could help the Padres pursue free agent Lucas Giolito.
Despite retirement speculation, Darvish remains focused on rehabilitation.
The Padres lost their season-ending game 3-1.
Darvish's surgery requires a 12- to 15-month recovery period.