{"id":32891,"date":"2025-11-25T22:25:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T13:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ohtani.iroirojapon.com\/?p=32891"},"modified":"2025-11-26T02:52:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T17:52:14","slug":"yu-darvish-out-for-2026-mlb-season-padres-star-undergoes-elbow-surgery-full-recovery-timeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohtani.iroirojapon.com\/?p=32891","title":{"rendered":"Yu Darvish Out for 2026 MLB Season: Padres Star Undergoes Elbow Surgery | Full Recovery Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"Yu Darvish Out for 2026 MLB Season: Padres Star Undergoes Elbow Surgery | Full Recovery Timeline\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vJk9Lt8YySA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>San Diego Padres&#8217; ace Yu Darvish will miss the entire 2026 MLB season after undergoing UCL brace surgery on his throwing arm. The 39-year-old right-hander, who was limited by injuries in 2025, shared the news on social media, stating he&#8217;ll focus on rehabilitation. Darvish&#8217;s surgery comes after a challenging 2025 season where he posted a 5.38 ERA in 15 starts. With a 12-15 month recovery timeline, Darvish aims to return in 2027, which would mark his 14th MLB season. The Japanese star has been a 5-time All-Star and Cy Young contender throughout his career.<br \/>\nIn this video, we break down:<br \/>\n&#8211; Details of Yu Darvish&#8217;s elbow surgery and recovery timeline<br \/>\n&#8211; Impact of Darvish&#8217;s absence on the San Diego Padres<br \/>\n&#8211; Highlights from Darvish&#8217;s 2025 season and postseason performance<br \/>\n&#8211; Darvish&#8217;s illustrious MLB career and future prospects<br \/>\nDon&#8217;t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more MLB news and analysis!<\/p>\n<p><!-- Video Blogster Pro --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Diego Padres&#8217; ace Yu Darvish will miss the entire 2026 MLB season after undergoing UCL brace surgery on his throwing arm. 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