Yu Darvish Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Yu Darvish.
This Date In Transactions History: Cubs Get Yu
2020/02/this-date-in-transactions-history-cubs-get-yu.htmlThe club added former Rangers and Dodgers right-hander Yu Darvish on a six-year, $126MM guarantee. … The deal gave Darvish the right to opt out after last season, which would've meant walking away from $81MM in favor of a free-agency mystery box, but he chose to stay in Chicago, citing a comfort with the city and the organization.
Yu Darvish Reportedly Has “No Intention” Of Waiving No-Trade Protection
2019/12/yu-darvish-reportedly-has-no-intention-of-waiving-no-trade-protection.htmlWhile the Cubs are getting some phone calls on veteran righty Yu Darvish, the team ultimately can't move him on its own accord. … In theory, the Cubs can sort out a swap and then leave it to the prospective acquiring team to convince Darvish to waive his protection.
Teams Have Inquired About Yu Darvish
2019/12/teams-have-inquired-about-yu-darvish.htmlAfter a bounce-back showing in the second half of the 2019 season, right-hander Yu Darvish could emerge as a winter trade chip for the Cubs. … Chicago has "received inquiries" regarding Darvish, Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes.
Yu Darvish Won’t Exercise Opt-Out Clause
2019/10/yu-darvish-wont-exercise-opt-out-clause-cubs.htmlIn a decision that won't surprise anyone, right-hander Yu Darvish will not opt out of the remaining four years and $81MM on his contract, MLB Network's Jon Heyman tweets. … The first year of Darvish's six-year, $126MM contract was an abject bust, as the former Rangers ace only pitched 40 innings while battling a series of injuries.
Yu Darvish Suggests Opt-Out Unlikely
2019/09/yu-darvish-suggests-opt-out-unlikely.htmlCubs righty Yu Darvish isn't ready to make anything official, but has given clear indication in recent comments that he has no intentions of opting out of the remaining four years and $81MM left on his contract. … In recent interviews with Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune and the full slate of Cubs beat reporters (including MLB.com's Jordan Bastian), Darvish said he's going to take some time to think things over and discuss it with his agent and family.
Cubs Injury Updates: Baez, Darvish, Kimbrel
2019/09/cubs-injury-updates-baez-darvish-kimbrel.htmlIssues in or near the elbow are always a red flag for a pitcher, so it was at least somewhat worrisome to learn that righty Yu Darvish has experienced forearm tightness of late. … Maddon said Darvish looked great in his latest pen session and is "ready to roll," as Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune tweets.
NL Central Notes: Jeffress, Kela, Baez, Darvish, Suarez, Reds
2019/09/nl-central-notes-jeffress-kela-baez-darvish-suarez-reds.htmlThe Cubs received a twin dose of injury scares on Sunday when Yu Darvish was scratched from his start due to right forearm tightness. … Darvish's injury is more ominous, particularly since the righty has been dealing with the issue for his last five outings, as pitching coach Tommy Hottovy and manager Joe Maddon told reporters (including MLB.com's Russell Dorsey).
Previewing 2019-20’s Opt-Out Clause Decisions
2019/04/previewing-2019-20s-opt-out-clause-decisions.htmlYu Darvish, RHP, Cubs: Four years, $81MM: Darvish's first season in Chicago was an unmitigated disaster, as a series of arm injuries limited him to just 40 innings of work. … It's hard to envision any scenario in which Darvish opts out of his contract; even if he stormed back to ace status and won an NL Cy Young Award, I'm not sure he'd top $81MM as a 33-year-old free agent with a qualifying offer hanging over his head.
Injury/Rehab Notes: Kershaw, Jeffress, Nelson, Darvish, Phillies
2019/03/injuryrehab-notes-kershaw-jeffress-nelson-darvish-phillies.htmlCubs fans braced for bad news when trainers visited Yu Darvish on the mound today and the righty exited the game, however the ailment in question proved to be minor. … The Cubs announced that Darvish exited the game with a blister, and Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune tweets that the right-hander doesn't even expect to miss a start.
NL Notes: Darvish, Beede, McNeil
2019/03/nl-notes-darvish-beede-mcneil.htmlIt's a big year for Cubs righty Yu Darvish, as The Athletic's Patrick Mooney explores in an in-depth look at the Japanese star. … Darvish "didn't feel any power in [his] body" last season, easily the nadir in the righty's decorated seven-year MLB career thus far.
NL Central Notes: O’Neill, Brewers, Cubs
2019/03/nl-central-notes-oneill-brewers-cubs.htmlPerhaps the biggest additions the Cubs could see in 2019 would be healthy versions of Kris Bryant and Yu Darvish. … Darvish, meanwhile, spoke with confidence following his most recent spring outing, with particular excitement over the fact that his fastball reached 97 mph in that game (link via Wittenmyer).
Central Injury Notes: Darvish, Gray, Duffy, Dunning
2019/02/central-injury-notes-darvish-gray-duffy-dunning.htmlThough he was clearly carrying plenty of rust, Cubs righty Yu Darvish nevertheless turned in a rather promising first spring outing today, as MLB.com's Jordan Bastian writes. … Darvish says he felt great and the radar guns reflected it.
NL Notes: Reds, Anibal, Nats, Tulo, Darvish
2018/12/nl-notes-reds-anibal-nats-tulo-darvish.htmlCubs right-hander Yu Darvish went through his second day of a throwing program as he works his way back from an arthroscopic debridement procedure in his right elbow (Instagram link). … The Chicago organization said at the time Darvish's surgery was announced that the right-hander is expected to be ready for Spring Training 2019, and the fact that he's throwing in mid-December is an encouraging sign in that regard.
AL West Notes: Felix, Lowrie, Cahill, Skaggs, Calhoun, Listach
2018/09/al-al-west-notes-felix-lowrie-cahill-skaggs-calhoun-listach.htmlIt seems the organization still wants to see more from the key piece of last year's Yu Darvish swap before clearing the way.
Yu Darvish Undergoes Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery
2018/09/yu-darvish-elbow-surgery-cubs.htmlRight-hander Yu Darvish underwent an arthroscopic debridement of his right elbow today, the team announced to reporters (Twitter link via Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times). … The surgery doesn't impact Darvish's timeline to return to the Cubs, as he was already down for the season due to a stress reaction in his elbow, and he's expected to be ready for Spring Training 2019.
Cubs Health Updates: Darvish, Chatwood, Morrow, Duensing
2018/08/cubs-health-updates-darvish-chatwood-morrow-duensing.htmlYu Darvish, Hamels's former rotation mate in Texas, has already been declared out for the rest of the 2018 season. … Darvish indicated that he's not even thinking about the season to come so much as he is trying to care for his ailing arm.
Yu Darvish Out For Season With Stress Reaction In Elbow
2018/08/yu-darvish-stress-reaction-elbow-season-ending-cubs.htmlCubs righty Yu Darvish has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right elbow and will be out for the remainder of the season, president of baseball operations Theo Epstein told reporters (Twitter links via Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune and Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago). … The injury comes with a minimum six-week recovery timetable that won't allow Darvish enough time to make it back in 2018.
Yu Darvish Suffers Setback
2018/08/yu-darvish-suffers-setback.htmlCubs right-hander Yu Darvish hasn't taken a major league mound since May 20, which may prove to be his final outing of the season. … Darvish, who has been on the shelf for three months because of triceps and elbow injuries, left his Single-A rehab start on Sunday after throwing just one inning, Matthew Martell of MLB.com was among those to report.
Quick Hits: Darvish, Bartolo, Bird, Padres
2018/08/quick-hits-darvish-bartolo-bird-padres.htmlCubs right-hander Yu Darvish could be on track to rejoin the team's rotation in early September, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times writes. … Darvish's two-inning, 33-pitch sim game on Wednesday went well, manager Joe Maddon suggested.
Latest On Yu Darvish’s Recovery
2018/08/latest-on-yu-darvishs-recovery.htmlAlthough Cubs president Theo Epstein suggested last month that the team can't rely on the injured Yu Darvish to finish 2018 on a high note, it appears the right-hander will factor in for Chicago in the coming months as it pursues another World Series title. … Darvish, who has been out for over two months with triceps and elbow issues, threw a 55-pitch side session Saturday and then took an optimistic tone when speaking with Bruce Levine of 670 The Score and other reporters.
NL Central Notes: Epstein, Cubs, Pirates, Martinez
2018/07/nl-central-notes-epstein-cubs-pirates-martinez.htmlYu Darvish's return from the DL theoretically helps a rotation that has been inconsistent, though Epstein gave a realistic view of what Darvish could contribute, given the right-hander's own struggles this season.
NL Central Notes: Cardinals, Girardi, Cubs, Darvish, Cervelli, Villar
2018/07/nl-central-notes-cardinals-girardi-cubs-darvish-cervelli-villar.htmlCubs right-hander Yu Darvish, out since late May with triceps tendinitis, told Carrie Muskat of MLB.com and other reporters Saturday that he's hopeful he'll be able resume throwing off a mound next weekend. … However, there's still no timetable for Darvish's return to the Cubs' rotation.
NL Notes: Darvish, Bryant, Duensing, Bass, Hedges, Muncy
2018/07/nl-notes-darvish-bryant-duensing-bass-hedges-muncy.htmlYu Darvish has yet to resume throwing after getting a cortisone shot in his arm last week, but according to Cubs president Theo Epstein, that doesn't mean the club is likely to go out and try to acquire a frontline starter prior to the July 31st trade deadline. … In regards to Darvish's status, Epstein said the club doesn't want to push him too hard in an effort to get him back on the field.
Injury Notes: Darvish, Nelson, Cordero, Chapman, Strasburg, Cespedes, Font, Dunning
2018/06/injury-notes-darvish-nelson-cordero-chapman-strasburg-cespedes-font-dunning.htmlWith ongoing uncertainty leading to some real worry, it came as something of a relief when the Cubs announced that Yu Darvish has been diagnosed with a right elbow impingement, as Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic was among those to cover on Twitter. … Already on the DL, Darvish will receive a cortisone shot before being examined again next week.
Darvish To Be Reevaluated After Experiencing Pain During Bullpen Session
2018/06/cubs-yu-darvish-setback-pain-rehab.htmlThe Cubs were hopeful they'd be getting right-hander Yu Darvish back in the near future, but his return to the active roster will now be further delayed, it seems. … Manager Joe Maddon told reporters (Twitter link via the Sun Times' Gordon Wittenmyer) that Darvish's latest bullpen session "did not go well," adding that the righty will be reevaluated after he "felt pain on extension." ESPN's Jesse Rogers adds that the pain Darvish felt was beyond the normal soreness that might be expected when working back from an injury.