Yu Darvish will miss the 2026 MLB season.

The Padres right-hander underwent UCL brace surgery on his throwing arm, sidelining him for 12-to-15 months, the team announced on Tuesday.

“Last Wednesday, I underwent elbow surgery performed by Dr. Meister. I will not be able to pitch in games during the 2026 season. I will work hard on my rehabilitation to be able to throw a ball comfortably again,” Darvish wrote in a translated post on X .

San Diego Padres’ Yu Darvish leaves the game during the second inning of Game 3 of a National League wild card baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, in Chicago. AP

Darvish, 39, was limited by injuries in 2025.

The Japanese star didn’t debut until early July after dealing with elbow inflammation during the first half.

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