Oct 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (11) watches a play against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning during game two of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Padres Notes: Concerning Yu Darvish Update, Jackson Merrill Talks Extension, Friars Sweep Braves

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By Gabe Smallson | Last updated Mar 31, 2025 10:59 AM ET

The San Diego Padres defeated the Atlanta Braves, 5-0, on Sunday, moving to a perfect 4-0 to open the season for the first time since 1984.

In one of the lone negative updates of the week, Friars fans received some concerning news regarding veteran ace Yu Darvish. A spring shutdown for general fatigue ballooned to an elbow inflammation concern to now learning that the right-hander is still a ways away from his return to the mound.

And finally, Padres budding superstar Jackson Merrill recently opened up about not signing an early extension ahead of his debut. Inking a deal before the behemoth rookie season he had could have ended up leaving millions on the table.

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