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Is Yu Darvish Retiring? Latest on Padres Star Heading Into 2027

The San Diego Padres are in desperate need of starting pitching help ahead of 2027, and could have the talents of a forgotten veteran moving forward. Yu Darvish hasn't thrown a baseball at the MLB level since October 2025 and turned 40 years old this past August.

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Padres Manager Says Yu Darvish Still Contemplating Retirement Despite Comeback Attempt

Yu Darvish certainly didn't look retired earlier this week when he threw in the outfield at Petco Park. He might have been a little older than most Tommy John surgery rehabbers, but otherwise was indistinguishable from a man who intends to pitch again.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 28

Padres Roundup: Exciting Yu Darvish Development, Wild-Card Update, New Owners Committed

The San Diego Padres have an exciting development regarding veteran right-hander Yu Darvish. Darvish was last seen on an MLB mound in early October of last season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 27

Padres' Yu Darvish Announces Exciting Update Amid Surgery Recovery

Right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish has been out for the entire 2026 season after undergoing internal brace surgery over the offseason. Darvish immediately ruled himself out for the season following the surgery, with him pointing toward a 2027 return.

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Padres Notes: Joe Musgrove Not Close, SD Pursuing Reliever in Trade, Yu Darvish Could Pitch in 2026

The San Diego Padres lost to the Chicago Cubs, 9-7, on Tuesday evening fell to 43-41 on the year. JP Sears allowed seven runs (six earned) across 4.2 innings, and Ron Marinaccio allowed another two in relief.

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Anthony Rizzo reveals bizarre tradition that sparked Yu Darvish’s Cubs stint

Since retiring from MLB, Anthony Rizzo has been sharing stories about his time playing in the majors. In his latest story, the Chicago Cubs legend revealed a wild story about an in-game tradition Yu Darvish would do during his time with the team (2018-2020).

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 17

Yu Darvish Continuing to Make Impact on 2026 Padres

Despite veteran right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish being injured for the entirety of the 2026 season — and currently on the restricted list — he has continued to make a major impact for the San Diego Padres.

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Padres Notes: Yu Darvish Breaks Silence on Recovery, Joe Lacob Talks Failed Bid, Luis Arraez Trade?

The San Diego Padres lost to the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-0, on Friday evening to fall to 22-16 on the year. The Padres offense was shut down by Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy, while a six-run fifth inning — aided by a Fernando Tatis Jr.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 8

Yu Darvish Sparks Padres Return Hope With New Video From Petco Park

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish doesn't appear to have any plans to retire. Despite offseason rumors that Darvish was going to call it a career, the right-hander posted a video on social media on Friday of him throwing at Petco Park for the first time since his surgery.

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Padres Notes: Major Breakout Candidate, SD Wants to Be Like Dodgers, Yu Darvish Impact

The San Diego Padres lost, 3-2, to the San Francisco Giants on Monday night, falling to 1-3 early in the season. Walker Buehler allowed three runs across four innings in his Padres debut while the offense was silent until the bottom of the ninth inning, when Jackson Merrill hit a two-run home run.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 30

Yu Darvish Has Already Made Big Impact on 2026 Padres

San Diego Padres veteran Yu Darvish has played a different role for the team in 2026, yet he's still made a significant impact. The last five seasons, Darvish has played a key role in the Padres starting rotation, serving as both a seasoned veteran and true competitor.

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The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

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Padres Notes: Jason Adam Return Timeline, Jackson Merrill Apologizes, Yu Darvish Retiring?

The San Diego Padres finally got into the win column in 2026, beating the Detroit Tigers, 3-0, in a dominant pitching display on Saturday night. Randy Vásquez picked up where he left off a year ago, pitching six shutout innings with eight strikeouts.

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Is Yu Darvish Retiring? Padres' AJ Preller Reveals Latest

One of the bigger storylines from the San Diego Padres' offseason was the news that veteran right-hander Yu Darvish would be missing the entire 2026 season due to injury.

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Padres Showing Interest in All-Star Starting Pitcher After Yu Darvish News: Report

Even when veteran right-hander Yu Darvish doesn't pitch for the San Diego Padres, he finds a way to help the team. Darvish will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing elbow surgery, but he has agreed to help the team in terms of financial assistance.

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Padres’ Yu Darvish Decision Opens Door for Free Agency Move

The San Diego Padres finalized their Opening Day roster this week with a move that could carry broader implications beyond the pitching staff. Veteran starting pitcher Yu Darvish was placed on the restricted list after undergoing elbow surgery in November, a procedure that will keep him out for the entire 2026 season.

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Padres Place Yu Darvish On Restricted List

The Padres finally announced their Opening Day roster on Wednesday evening. It more or less finalized a number of already known moves, though the biggest development is that starter Yu Darvish has been placed on the restricted list.

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What Would Yu Darvish’s Retirement Mean for the Padres?

On January 24, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Yu Darvish was retiring. The report sparked immediate reaction across social media, prompting Darvish’s agent, Joel Wolfe, to refute the claim later that day.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / January 24

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