Padres' Yu Darvish pauses preparation due to fatigue

Yu Darvish of the San Diego Padres is currently sidelined due to general fatigue, prompting concerns about his readiness for the season opener against the Atlanta Braves on March 27. His bullpen session originally planned for Sunday has been pushed back, and he will not take the mound for a scheduled start on Tuesday. Although the Padres are downplaying the severity of the situation, they are closely monitoring Darvish's condition, especially as he approaches his 39th birthday. Manager Mike Shildt emphasized the importance of not overworking Darvish early in the season to ensure his availability later on. The Padres are considering other options for the starting rotation, with right-hander Michael King likely to take the Opening Day start. The situation remains fluid, and Darvish's status will be evaluated daily to determine when he can resume throwing.