SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish has been positioned on the restricted checklist to take care of a private matter involving his household, supervisor Mike Shildt mentioned Saturday.
There is not any timetable for Darvish’s return.
“Clearly we wish to respect his privateness,” Shildt mentioned earlier than Saturday evening’s recreation in opposition to Arizona. “He desires to ensure all people is aware of he is bodily in a great place and he is nonetheless engaged on his craft, however he’s going to step away proper now and take care of some issues on a private stage and we will love and help him. He is a part of the Padres’ household.”
The 37-year-old Darvish is on the injured checklist for the second time this season with a groin pressure. He was tentatively scheduled to be activated on June 25 and begin in opposition to Washington however developed elbow irritation and remained on the IL.
He’s 4-3 with a 3.20 ERA in 11 begins.