"Yu Darvish underwent elbow surgery last November and won't pitch at all in 2026. The Padres placed him on the restricted list, which is for players unavailable to play for various reasons."
"Players on the restricted list do not count against their clubs' 40-man rosters, and teams are not required to pay players while they're on the restricted list."
"There have been reports about the sides negotiating some way to void the remaining three years on his deal, which runs through 2028 and contains $43MM in remaining guarantees."
The Padres announced their Opening Day roster, placing starter Yu Darvish on the restricted list after his elbow surgery. Darvish will not pitch in 2026, and while he was expected to be on the 60-day injured list, the restricted list allows the team to avoid paying his $15MM salary. There are ongoing negotiations regarding the potential termination of his contract, which runs through 2028 with $43MM remaining. The Padres aim to find a solution that alleviates their payroll and luxury tax concerns.
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