Yu Darvish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / January 25

Yu Darvish denies retirement rumors, 'leaning' toward voiding deal

Yu Darvish acknowledged that he is "leaning towards" voiding his current contract with the San Diego Padres. The Japanese right-hander, however, made it clear that he is not retiring from baseball at this moment.

Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 25

Three Free Agents the Padres Should Target in 2027 If Yu Darvish Retires

Padres starter Yu Darvish revealed yesterday that he will retire if he can’t comfortably recover from the torn UCL he suffered last season. With Darvish owed more than $45 million over the next three seasons, his retirement would open significant payroll space in San Diego.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / January 25

Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish, Craig Kimbrel

During last year’s New York Baseball Writers’ Awards Gala, Shohei Ohtani was unable to attend the event despite being awarded his 2024 NL MVP plaque. This time around, in receiving his second consecutive NL MVP and third consecutive MVP, Ohtani was in person to present his acceptance speech.

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San Diego Padres News / Total Pro Sports / January 25

Padres’ Rotation Woes Grow Deeper After Yu Darvish Shocker

Yu Darvish is arguably the most accomplished Japanese pitcher in the history of the MLB. The five-time All-Star produced dominant seasons for four different organizations spanning over two decades.

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San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / January 24

Yu Darvish decision can make drastic impact on San Diego Padres

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San Diego Padres News / Total Apex Sports / January 24

SP Yu Darvish Mulling Retirement At 39 Years Old

In a shocking turn of events, Yu Darvish is mulling retirement ahead of the 2026 season at 39. He is considered an icon among Japanese players who have followed him to MLB.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 24

Former Chicago Cubs All-Star pitcher could announce retirement soon

The Chicago Cubs have made a couple of aggressive moves to round out their roster for the upcoming season. The Cubs’ trade for Alex Bregman will help the team at one of their weaker spots last season, third base.

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Yu Darvish News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Yu Darvish may walk away from $43 million

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish may retiring and giving the team significant financial assistance in doing so. A report from Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune on Saturday said that Darvish has decided to retire with three years left on his contract.

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San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / January 24

Padres' Yu Darvish responds to retirement report

Rumors that San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish's career may be over have circulated on social media.

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San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Padres' Yu Darvish Sends MLB Retirement Message on Monday

The San Diego Padres enter the 2026 season facing significant uncertainty, with payroll limitations curbing the typically aggressive approach of general manager A.J.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

Yu Darvish’s son Shoei makes his college decision

Yu Darvish’s son is headed to a very fitting university. On Tuesday, UC San Diego officially announced their 2026 signing class. Headlining the list of eight newcomers is Shoei Darvish, the son of the San Diego Padres pitcher Yu.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9

Will Yu Darvish pitch with Padres again after undergoing elbow surgery?

The San Diego Padres were dealt a devastating blow after the 2025 MLB season when it was revealed that Yu Darvish would require UCL surgery — and will likely miss the entire 2026 season as a result.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / December 1

Revisiting the Yu Darvish Trade to the Padres: 5 Years Later

With the 2025-26 MLB offseason in full swing, now is a good time to revisit trades that occurred half a decade ago. This is a series we’ve done in past years.

San Diego Padres News / Total Apex Sports / November 13

Yu Darvish Delivers Crucial Update After a Devastating Season-Ending Surgery

Just when you thought the San Diego Padres’ offseason couldn’t get any more chaotic, it did. In a move that shocked absolutely no one who has been paying attention, but still stings like a fresh wound, star pitcher Yu Darvish will sit out the entire 2026 season.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / November 4

Padres RHP Yu Darvish out for 2026 season after UCL surgery

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will miss the 2026 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon and an internal brace in his pitching elbow.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / October 30