Yu Darvish

Padres’ manager Mike Shildt told reporters that Yu Darvish will not rejoin the team’s starting rotation during their upcoming series against the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

“What I can tell you is he’s going to continue to work on throwing and getting some other things taken care of, and he will not be pitching in Toronto," Shildt said. It is unclear as of now when Darvish will be activated at some point this upcoming week.

Yu Darvish (elbow) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced Monday. The veteran right-hander has been recovering from right elbow inflammation that first surfaced in mid-March. He threw 48 pitches in a simulated game last week.

Fantasy Impact

Darvish is expected to increase his pitch count in Wednesday's outing for El Paso. He will likely need at least a couple of rehab starts before being ready to rejoin the Padres' rotation.

Yu Darvish threw a 48-pitch simulated game on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Darvish was able to finish three innings in a sim game at the Padres’ spring training facility in Arizona. He is expected to be cleared to begin a rehab assignment soon.

Yu Darvish is scheduled to face live hitters on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Darvish will face live hitters at the Padres team complex in Arizona. He will likely face live hitters in at least one or two sessions before he could be cleared to begin a rehab assignment.

Yu Darvish is hopeful to "rejoin the Padres staff at some point in May.”

Fantasy Impact

Darvish has been sidelined since March with elbow inflammation. His ramp-up has reportedly been slow with not many update on his status. He is hoping to progress to facing live hitters soon.