The San Diego Padres require a September surge to stay atop the NL Wild Card standings. Fortunately, right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish is returning after missing the majority of the season.
Darvish has recovered from his groin strain, according to MLB.com’s Kyle Glaser.
“Yu Darvish will come off the injured list and start for San Diego on Wednesday against the Tigers at Petco Park, his first outing since May 29,” according to Glaser. “Darvish went on the injured list with a left groin strain on May 30 and was placed on the restricted list in early July while tending to a personal family matter.”
Darvish is 4-3 with a 3.20 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 11 starts this season. The 38-year-old will rejoin a rotation that includes Dylan Cease, Michael King, and Joe Musgrove. The Padres’ pitching staff is 14th in the league, with a 3.99 ERA.
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Darvish threw a bullpen session on Monday, and Padres manager Mike Shildt was happy with the outcome, according to Sports Illustrated’s Valentina Martinez.
“Darvish is truly in a wonderful situation. Shildt stated that he pitched four innings in a controlled atmosphere against competition, which is considered healthy. “Threw 66 pitches. Velocity was excellent. Spin was quite nice. He just threw the ball quite good. He’s in a good position. We’ll finish his next step, and you’ll know sooner rather than later.”
