On Friday, San Diego starting pitcher Yu Darvish pitched six innings, allowing only one run and two walks while striking out nine batters. Darvish helped lead the Padres to an 8-3 victory over the Phillies. This win was his first since June 9, bringing his record to 6-6 with a 4.65 ERA in this year's campaign. The nine strikeouts in the contest matched his second-highest tally of the season. The 38-year-old has struck out 98 opposing batters in 91 frames in 2023.

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (illness) is scheduled to make his return to the rotation and start on Friday at home against the visiting New York Mets. Darvish has missed his last two turns through the rotation due to a viral illness that caused him to lose nearly 10 pounds, but he's feeling back to normal this week and will return for one more start before the All-Star break next week. The 36-year-old Japanese right-hander remains relevant in all fantasy leagues because of his 25.7 percent strikeout rate, but the five-time All-Star has disappointed otherwise with a 4.84 ERA (3.88 FIP) in 80 innings over 14 starts. Darvish won't be a great DFS target in his first start back this Friday, even against the equally disappointing Mets.

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (illness) is expected to start in the team's next series this weekend against the New York Mets. He said he lost around seven pounds while dealing with something "viral," but it wasn't COVID. Darvish is close to 100 percent now and is aiming to make his first start since June 21. The 36-year-old could be somewhat limited in that start from a stamina standpoint because of an extended layoff, so he probably won't be the smartest streaming option in DFS. Darvish also hasn't been as sharp so far in 2023, going 5-6 with a 4.84 ERA (3.88 FIP), 1.22 WHIP and 25 walks, although he has struck out 85 batters in 80 innings over his 14 starts.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (illness) is not starting on Sunday vs. the Cincinnati Reds. Darvish was scratched from his original start earlier this week against the Pirate before tentatively being lined up to start Friday against the Reds. Neither of those turns materialized and now he's not starting Sunday either as Adrian Morejon gets the nod against Cincinnati. There's a chance the Padres could just shut Darvish down with the All-Star break around the corner so fantasy managers should stick with their contingency plan. The Padres kick off a three-game series at home against the Angels, which starts on Monday, followed by a three-game series against the Mets at home.

San Deigo Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (illness) will miss his start on Friday while dealing with an undisclosed illness. However, he threw a bullpen session on Thursday and could face the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday if his side session goes well. Darvish has disappointed thus far over 80 innings, pitching to a 4.84 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 14 starts, but he does own a 25.7% strikeout rate and 3.86 FIP with five victories. Fantasy managers should assume this isn't a serious issue, and it sounds like the 36-year-old veteran will be back on the mound soon.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (illness) joined the team in Pittsburgh on Wednesday and still isn't feeling well, and he might not be able to make his next scheduled start on Friday at the Cincinnati Reds. Left-hander Ryan Kerr is on his way to join the team with Reiss Knehr (elbow) going on the injured list after making a spot start for Darvish on Tuesday on short notice. Fantasy managers need to prepare for the chance that Darvish misses his second start in a row later this week. The 36-year-old Japanese right-hander has also struggled in his last three starts against the Rockies, Rays and Giants, allowing a combined 14 runs on 20 hits while walking seven and fanning 17 in 16 1/3 innings. Hopefully, he can get back on track on the mound when he's feeling better.

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (illness) has been scratched from his start on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to an illness. Right-hander Reiss Knehr will make the start instead. Fantasy managers will obviously want to remove Darvish from their starting lineups on Tuesday, and hopefully he'll be able to make his next turn through the starting rotation. The 36-year-old veteran has a disappointing 4.84 ERA on the season and has really struggled in his last three starts, allowing 14 runs on 20 hits (two homers) while walking seven and striking out 17 in 16 1/3 innings. Maybe a little extra time off will serve him well, but the good news is he still has a strong 25.7% strikeout rate on the year. Knehr has made only three relief appearances for the Friars, and they were all back in April, so he's unlikely to go very deep into Tuesday's game.

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish is in serious need of a productive outing Tuesday night when he takes on the Pirates in Pittsburgh. The right-hander has been shelled in each of his last three starts, combining to surrender 14 earned runs on 20 hits and seven walks across 16 1/2 innings in that time. Darvish has now surrendered at least four earned runs in three straight starts and four of his last five. The 36-year-old's rollercoaster season has culminated in a 4.84 ERA across 14 starts, however, his 3.85 FIP and 3.82 SIERA suggest that he should see improved results moving forward. Tuesday night against a Pirates offense that is tied for 23rd with a .302 wOBA against right-handed pitching represents a nice opportunity to get back on track.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish toes the rubber against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The 36-year-olds looks for better results than those he yielded versus the New York Yankees last Sunday, when he imploded for season-worsts in innings (2 1/3), runs allowed (seven), and strikeouts (two). Darvish's ERA swelled to an underachieving 4.61 figure, but a solid 1.20 WHIP suggests he could be in for some positive regression soon. Perhaps the five-time All-Star's turnaround begins in Saturday's draw with the Cubs, who he possesses a wonderful 2.33 ERA with 24 punchouts in 19 1/3 career innings opposing his old team. Fantasy managers should feel optimistic about starting Darvish in season-long leagues. DFS players might be able to take advantage of a depressed salary and ownership stemming from the right-hander's most recent shellacking.

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish (triceps) left Thursday's game after six innings of work due to tightness in his triceps, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. However, manager Bob Melvin told reporters that he'll make his next start, and the right-hander was confident that the injury isn't a concern. The 36-year-old Darvish is in the midst of his 11th season in the big leagues and owns a 3.16 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 47 strikeouts and two victories over seven starts and 42.2 innings. He's a must-start moving forward, and should fantasy managers should view him as a four-category contributor.

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish allowed two runs on four hits over six innings in a 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Darvish struck out seven and walked one while escaping with a no-decision. The veteran hurler picked up nine swinging strikes in the outing while posting a 30% CSW in the start. Darvish now has a 2-2 record, 3.16 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts over 42 2/3 innings of work in 2023. The 36-year-old is scheduled to face the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday in what shapes up as a plus matchup for him

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (hamstring) is expected to make his next scheduled start after exiting early during Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. Darvish was pulled in the bottom of the sixth inning on Sunday and was diagnosed with a right hamstring cramp. He allowed one earned on two hits and five walks while striking out five over 5 2/3 innings before leaving. The Padres right-hander did pick up his first win in 2023. "Darvish is expected to make his next start," said Padres manager Bob Melvin. The 36-year-old owns a 1-2 record with a 3.00 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and a 25:12 K: BB across 24 innings in 2023. Fantasy managers with weekly lineups can start Darvish, who is set to face the Giants in a road matchup on Sunday.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (back) was unable to finish his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. The right-hander was removed after throwing a pitch during the sixth inning. It sounds like Darvish is dealing with a lower back injury. The organization hasn't given many details on the situation, but there should be another update on his status soon.

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish is set to make his 2023 season debut Tuesday as he starts against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Darvish, who recently helped Japan win the World Baseball Classic, was slowed down in camp following his return but gets his campaign kicked off on Tuesday. The 36-year-old right-hander was surprisingly given a six-year extension in the offseason but also worked to a stellar 3.10 ERA across 30 starts last season while also putting forth an excellent 20.8% K-BB% in that time. The 3-2 Padres take on Zac Gallen and the 2-3 D-backs after hitting back-to-back home runs to walk it off in last night's 5-4 win.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish is now likely to make his first start of 2023 until the fifth or sixth game due to concerns about his build up for the regular season while pitching for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic. Darvish was originally the favorite to start on Opening Day against the Colorado Rockies on March 30, but that won't happen now. Even when the 36-year-old right-hander makes his first start of the year for the Padres, he may be somewhat limited from a pitches/innings perspective, making him more risky in DFS. But heading into this season from a fantasy perspective, Darvish boosted his stock with one of the best years of his career for the Friars in 2022.

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish is unlikely to start for his team on Opening Day. Darvish pitched for Japan against Team USA on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic and is unlikely to be ready to take the mound when the regular season begins. The 36-year-old is expected to join the Padres in camp on Thursday and begin to get ramped up for the regular season. Darvish posted a 16-8 record, 3.10 ERA, and 197 strikeouts over 30 starts for San Diego in 2022. He should serve as a front-line ace in both fantasy and real-life yet again in 2023.

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish, who was originally scheduled to start against Team USA in Tuesday night's World Baseball Classic championship game, will no longer get the nod. Instead, it will be left-hander Shoto Imanaga toeing the rubber for Japan. Even though Darvish won't get the start, he could be available for an inning out of the bullpen, as well as Shohei Ohtani. Darvish's lack of innings during the WBC has been an area of concern for the Padres, which means he could be on a strict innings/pitch limit early in the 2023 regular season for the Friars. The 36-year-old had one of the best seasons of his career in 2022 in SD and should enter drafts this spring as a strong No. 2 target on the mound.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish's two-inning relief outing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night may throw off his schedule to open the 2023 regular season, according to manager Bob Melvin. Depending on when Darvish pitches next, it could move him off the Opening Day start, or it might see him make his first start less than fully built up innings-wise. The 36-year-old right-hander has only thrown five innings in the WBC for Japan, so the Padres are worried that he won't be fully built up to begin the regular season. This shouldn't really change Darvish's fantasy value, but it could mean that he'll have less of a chance to go deep into his starts early in the season for DFS purposes.

The San Diego Padres and right-hander Yu Darvish agreed to a six-year, $108 million contract extension on Thursday, according to sources. The deal will start in 2023 and runs through 2028, when Darvish will be 42 years old. The 36-year-old was previously due $18 million this season and was scheduled to become a free agent in the winter. The Japanese starter was rock-solid for the Padres in his second season with the team in 2022, delivering a 16-8 record, 3.10 ERA (3.31 FIP), 0.95 WHIP and 25.6 percent strikeout rate in 30 starts covering 194 2/3 regular season innings. His velocity stood strong and he avoided the injury bug in 2022, but there is inherent risk in depending on a starting pitcher heading into their late-30s. Darvish makes for a strong SP2 for fantasy managers. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 22 fantasy starter.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish threw six innings on Sunday in his most recent playoff outing. The veteran scattered four hits, a pair of earned runs, three walks, and a home run in those six innings while striking out five batters on 91 pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth game of the National League Championship Series. San Diego couldn't come away with the win in the game, ending the team's season as the Phillies won the series in five games. Overall, Darvish logged a 2.88 ERA and a 5.99 FIP in four postseason starts spanning 25 innings this year. He logged a 3.10 ERA and a 3.31 FIP, to go along with 197 strikeouts and 37 walks allowed, in 194.2 regular season innings.