Padres Notes: First Baseman Suddenly Retires, Yu Darvish Has Elbow Injury

Gabe Smallson | Mar 19, 2025

Sep 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (11) during the third inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

A San Diego Padres selection from the 2024 MLBL Draft announced a sudden retirement from baseball. The former 2024 Gulf South Conference Player of the Year will now work towards whatever life has in store for him in his next chapter.

In other news, Padres ace Yu Darvish has been battling a somewhat puzzling injury recently. The initial murkiness of his health has only gotten more unclear.

In what started as general fatigue has now been classified as "elbow inflammation" according to manager Mike Shildt. It is unclear if the 38-year-old will be ready to pitch at the start of the season.

Here’s all the latest Padres news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Padres 2024 Top Draft Pick Announces Sudden Retirement From Baseball

Padres’ Yu Darvish Has Elbow Injury as Mike Shildt Provides Ominous Update

Padres Manager Doesn't Know if Yu Darvish Will Be Ready for Opening Day

Padres Cut 2 More Players From Spring Roster as Opening Day Nears

Padres’ Potential 5th Starter Wants to Be This Year’s Michael King

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