Yu Darvish Set for Rehab Start in Las Vegas

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, who began the 2025 MLB season on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, is set to make a rehab start in Las Vegas with Triple-A El Paso. If Darvish is able to throw 60 pitches without discomfort during the outing, he could rejoin the Padres' rotation as early as next week. Team leadership, including manager Mike Shildt and president A.J. Preller, have underscored the need to monitor Darvish's recovery closely and not rush his return, emphasizing his health for the postseason. Darvish is coming off a strong 2024 season where he posted a 3.31 ERA and 78 strikeouts in 16 starts, along with a 1.98 ERA in the playoffs. His successful return would be a significant boost for the injury-hit Padres pitching staff. The team remains focused on managing player workloads to maximize availability for October.