Darvish, 38, signed a six-year, $108 million extension with the Padres in Feb. 2023. In two seasons since, he's made 40 starts, going 15-13 with a 4.09 ERA (102 ERA+). Last year, Darvish made separate trips to the injured list with injuries to his neck and groin.

The Braves and Padres are set to begin their 2025 season with a rematch of last year’s National League Wild Card Series -- and the pitching matchup many expected to see in Game 1 of that series. Chris Sale,

The San Diego Padres named right-hander Michael King as the team's Opening Day starter. The 29-year-old shared what it meant to get the nod from the team. Mo