Resumes Playing Catch in First Step of Rehab Program

Yu Darvish (elbow) has officially begun his journey back to the mound, revealing via social media on Tuesday that he has resumed playing catch. The San Diego Padres veteran is working his way back from an elbow injury that has kept him sidelined. This update marks a significant first step in his rehabilitation process, though a specific timeline for his return to the active roster remains to be determined as he progresses through his throwing program in the coming weeks.