"Over the weekend, Padres right-hander clarified reports that he was poised to retire by noting that, while he has indeed contemplated calling it a career, he has not yet made a final decision. Negotiations between himself, the Padres, and the MLBPA regarding the final years of his contract remain ongoing. Darvish underwent surgery on his UCL in November that will cost him the entire 2026 season. He's owed $43MM total over the 2026-28 seasons."
"Seven-time All-Star and future Hall of Famer Jose Ramirez has never been shy about his desire to play his entire career in Cleveland, and after his latest extension with the club he appears all but guaranteed to do so. Ramirez signed a seven-year deal that overwrites the remaining three years on his current extension, keeping in him town through his age-39 season while also guaranteeing him an extra $106MM in new money."
Darvish has contemplated retirement but has not made a final decision while negotiations among him, the Padres, and the MLBPA continue over the remaining years of his contract. Darvish underwent UCL surgery in November that will cost him the entire 2026 season and is owed $43 million across 2026–28. A retirement or a negotiated reduction of short-term obligations could free payroll for San Diego to pursue another starter and a right-handed bat for first base/DH. Jose Ramirez signed a seven-year extension that guarantees an extra $106 million, pushes his contract through age 39, and reduces the next three years' payroll hit by about $24 million, potentially enabling Cleveland to target right-handed outfield help. NPB legend Sugano's possible transition to MLB remains a storyline to watch.
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