Yu Darvish’s Future in the Balance | San Diego Padres News

Yu Darvish, the 40-year-old Padres ace sidelined since 2025 by UCL surgery, is seriously weighing retirement—or a comeback—after missing the entire 2026 season. Though he’s thrown a bullpen and remains in rehab, he hasn’t committed to returning, taking on a role, or retiring. GM Craig Stammen says Darvish is on his own timeline, with two years left on his contract and a potential payday still on the table. His dedication to possibly returning after major elbow surgery is inspiring, but the final call is entirely his. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/16aa01004e2dbd7a