Yu Darvish Activated from Injured List

Yu Darvish has been reinstated from the restricted list and moved to the 15-day injured list, marking his return to the San Diego Padres after a lengthy absence due to personal issues and injuries. He threw a successful 27-pitch bullpen session, expressing confidence in his health and readiness to contribute as he ramps up for his return, likely in September. Alongside Darvish, Fernando Tatis Jr. is making progress from a quad injury, with expectations of facing live pitching soon. The Padres are currently in a strong position for the playoffs, holding the second National League Wild Card spot with a 72-57 record. Both Darvish and Tatis' returns could significantly bolster the Padres' roster, which has recently seen other key players, including Joe Musgrove, return from injuries. The team's pitching staff, already benefiting from Dylan Cease's impressive performances, looks to regain depth with Darvish's activation.