San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish made his season debut on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks ( GameTracker ). Darvish, 38, had been sidelined by right elbow inflammation.

It was a big night for the Padres. And those inside Petco Park who stood and cheered loudly and chanted “Yuuuu” when Yu Darvish’s name was announced for the first time before Monday night’s game knew it.

Yu Darvish makes his long-awaited 2025 season debut for the Padres tonight against the Diamondbacks after recovering from elbow soreness that sidelined him since spring training.