Yu Darvish Undecided on Future After UCL Surgery, May Miss 2026 Season

Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) stated Monday he is unsure about continuing his baseball career after completing rehab for his November UCL repair with an internal brace and flexor tendon surgery. He is reportedly considering retirement. Darvish will miss the entire 2026 season and will be 40 years old heading into the 2027 campaign. While he is owed $30 million between 2027-2028, he is currently focused on rehab and will decide his playing future later. In 2025, Darvish posted a 5.38 ERA and 68:19 K:BB over 72 innings across 15 starts.