Padres' Yu Darvish Faces Setback in Elbow Rehab

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish remains sidelined as he continues to experience tightness and lingering effects in his elbow after a minor-league rehab start on May 14. Although Darvish has not reported pain and sources insist there has been no new setback, he does not feel ready to pitch in major league games and lacks confidence in his ability to recover fully between starts. As a result, his rehab has stalled, and he is expected to undergo further examination to ensure his elbow is structurally sound, leaving his return timeline uncertain. The Padres, who have struggled recently and slipped in the NL West standings, are being cautious with Darvish, prioritizing his availability for a potential postseason run over rushing his summer return. The team now faces continued rotation instability and uncertainty about when their veteran ace will be able to contribute again.