Yu Darvish to Miss 2026 Season Following Elbow Ligament Repair Surgery

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing surgery last week to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, which also included an internal brace. The 39-year-old, who previously had Tommy John surgery in 2015, expressed his commitment to rehabilitation. Last season, Darvish went 5-5 with a 5.38 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 15 starts, missing three months due to elbow inflammation and taking the loss in a decisive wild card game. This injury is a significant blow to the Padres' rotation, which is already facing changes with Dylan Cease and Michael King becoming free agents. Darvish has completed three years of his $108 million, six-year contract.