If the San Diego Padres are going to reach the playoffs next season, thereby giving them three consecutive berths for the first time in franchise history, they're going to have to do it with a new-look rotation in tow. Veteran right-hander Yu Darvish underwent internal brace surgery last week to repair his torn UCL and flexor tendon. As a result, he'll miss the entire 2026 season. He made the announcement on Tuesday .

Add in the impending free agencies of three other Padres starters -- Dylan Cease , Michael King , and Nestor Cortes -- and San Diego is looking at having to replace the pitchers who combined to make 68 of their 162 regular-season starts (42%). Here's a look at what the Padres current rotation looks like:

RHP Nick Pivetta : Coming off a career year (13-5, 2.87

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