Padres Right-Hander Yu Darvish Set to Make His Season Debut Monday Night Against Arizona
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 5 – Mitch Keller posts a 3.64 ERA and 84 strikeouts through 18 starts as the Padres seek pitching help amid four starters on the injured list, sources said.
- The San Diego Padres have been linked to Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller, highlighting his five-year, $77 million extension amid trade speculation.
- Facing multiple injuries, the Padres' rotation includes four pitchers out until August or September, prompting a search for reinforcements.
- Keller has posted a 3.64 ERA and 84 strikeouts in 18 starts, earning his first All-Star selection in 2023 with a 4.21 ERA and 210 strikeouts.
- A trade could significantly impact Padres' rotation, with GM RJ Anderson uncertain if Pirates will trade Keller, who could fetch stronger batters, highlighting ongoing roster debates.
- Following Yu Darvish’s return scheduled for July 7 and Ryan Bergert’s expected comeback this month, Padres’ rotation will feel closer to whole, aiding their playoff push amid injury challenges.
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Padres welcome back Yu Darvish to starting rotation for series against Diamondbacks
The San Diego Padres are getting a significant boost to their pitching staff as Yu Darvish returns to the mound tonight against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park.Darvish will make his 2025 season debut after a lengthy rehabilitation process following elbow soreness that sidelined him since spring training in March."Recovering, bullpen, recovering, more simulated games, extended work, being able to hold velocity, being able to, again, recove…
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