Overview
- Darvish said Monday he is focused on rehabbing and does not currently have returning to the mound in mind, leaving open whether he will pitch again.
- He underwent October surgery to repair a torn UCL and flexor tendon, with the team-estimated timeline of 12–15 months.
- The timeline rules him out for the 2026 season, during which he is owed $16 million, with $15 million due in both 2027 and 2028.
- Multiple unnamed sources reported he is considering retirement, and reporting indicates potential talks about a buyout and that retirement could free some or all remaining salary.
- Manager Craig Stammen said he expects Darvish to be around the club in 2026 as a resource for the pitching staff, citing his mentorship of Randy Vásquez.