Yu Darvish Placed on Restricted List for 2026 Season

The San Diego Padres have officially placed Yu Darvish on the restricted list as he continues his recovery from elbow surgery. The move, confirmed Wednesday, is intended to provide the organization with significant payroll flexibility throughout the 2026 season. Darvish remains sidelined as the team manages its pitching staff depth in the veteran right-hander's absence. The designation confirms his unavailability for the start of the campaign.