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San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish considers retirement after 15 seasons

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish considers retirement after 15 seasons

Summary

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish is contemplating retirement following a 15-season career in Major League Baseball. According to San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen, the 40-year-old right-hander is weighing the decision due to injury setbacks rather than continuing his pursuit of a return to the mound. Darvish remains under contract for two more seasons with a remaining value of $30 million. His career includes a 115-93 record, 33.2 WAR, and 2,075 strikeouts across 297 starts. Before joining the San Diego Padres, Darvish had a brief tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2017 season, which ended in a loss in the World Series against the Houston Astros. That period remains a point of focus for many fans due to his performance during that series and his subsequent departure in free agency.

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By the Numbers

•Yu Darvish has a career record of 115-93 with 2,075 strikeouts.
•San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen confirmed the pitcher is considering retirement.
•The right-hander has two seasons remaining on a six-year, $108 million contract.
•Injury issues have prompted the 40-year-old to consider ending his playing career.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers could see a former star, who was a lightning rod for fans, end his career with $30 million still on his contract.
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