Yu Darvish Will Not Make Spring Debut Until March
7 hours agoSan Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish is not expected to make his Cactus League debut until early March. Darvish has participated in a simulated game and in an intrasquad game. The 38-year-old is not dealing with any injuries and is instead taking his time, as this is his first full build-up in several seasons. In 2022, spring training was delayed due to the lockout, and in 2023 and 2024, Darvish pitched in competitive games earlier than normal with the World Baseball Classic and last year's season-opening series in Korea. Darvish noted that he felt good after his simulated game which is a promising sign. Fantasy managers should continue to expect the 38-year-old to slowly increase his workload. Last season, he logged 81 2/3 innings with a 3.31 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP. He is expected to be the third option in the San Diego rotation behind Dylan Cease and Michael King.
Source: AJ Cassavell
Source: AJ Cassavell