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Yu Darvish’s Restricted-List Move Could Open Padres’ Next Pitching Play

Darvish is expected to spend the 2026 season on the restricted list while recovering from elbow surgery, a move that could remove his $15 million salary from San Diego’s books. ESPN reports the added payroll flexibility may help the Padres pursue Lucas Giolito, giving them another route to address a rotation badly weakened by Darvish’s long-term absence this year.