Yu Darvish Placed on Restricted List to Rehab Surgery at Own Pace

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish has been placed on the team's Restricted List to begin the 2026 season. General manager A.J. Preller confirmed the move, explaining that the veteran right-hander intends to proceed deliberately with his recovery from elbow surgery. Darvish is using this time to contemplate his future while focusing on his rehabilitation process, keeping him off the active 26-man roster for the start of the campaign.