Yu Darvish Stats

The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement with the Chicago Cubs that would send them veteran right-hander Yu Darvish and catcher Victor Caratini, Darvish's personal catcher, for right-hander Zach Davies, shortstop Reginald Preciado (Padres No. 11 prospect), outfielder Owen Caissie (No. 13), outfielder Ismael Mena (No. 15) and shortstop Yeison Santana (No. 16). It comes just a day after the Padres agreed to acquire left-hander Blake Snell from the Rays. Snell and Darvish will join a rotation that also includes Dinelson Lamet, Chris Paddack and possibly Adrian Morejon. Mike Clevinger (elbow) should return in 2021 from Tommy John surgery. The 34-year-old Darvish had a 2.01 ERA and finished second in the National League Cy Young race in 2020. His fantasy stock will only go up as an ace after this move to pitcher-friendly Petco Park.

27 days ago

The San Diego Padres are on the verge of acquiring left-handed starter Blake Snell from the Tampa Bay Rays, but they are also in active pursuit of Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish, according to sources. The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that a deal could be done before Tuesday. The 34-year-old Japanese hurler had a sparkling 2.01 ERA and finished second in the National League Cy Young voting behind winner Trevor Bauer during the shortened 2020 season. The talks revolve around a 4-for-2 deal with Darvish's personal catcher Victor Caratini likely joining him in the package. The Cubs would like some MLB experience in return. If the Padres land the right-hander, they'd have a 2021 rotation that would consist of Snell, Darvish, Dinelson Lamet, Chris Paddack and Zach Davies. San Diego has been in pursuit of another starter or two this year after Mike Clevinger (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery that will keep him out for all of next year. Stay tuned for more details on the situation.

27 days ago

The San Diego Padres have been in contact with starting pitcher Yu Darvish after losing out on Japanese right-hander Kohei Arihara this weekend after he signed with the Rangers. The Friars could also attempt to sign Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, who they've talked with as well. Darvish finished second in the National League Cy Young voting behind Trevor Bauer, but signals from team sources have been mixed on how far along the talks are with Darvish. The Padres are looking for another starter with Mike Clevinger (elbow) out for all of 2021 after having Tommy John surgery. The 34-year-old Darvish has a history with injuries, but he was dominant in 2020 with a 2.01 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 93 strikeouts in 76 innings.

28 days ago