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San Diego Padres Ace Yu Darvish Returns from Restricted List, Rejoins Team at Petco Park
Padres Welcome Back Star Pitcher
After a brief stint on the Restricted List, San Diego Padres ace Yu Darvish has returned to the team and rejoined his teammates at Petco Park.
Darvish's Return Bolsters Padres' Rotation
Darvish's return is a significant boost to the Padres' pitching staff, which has struggled in his absence.
The 36-year-old right-hander is a four-time All-Star and two-time World Baseball Classic champion.
In his first start of the season, Darvish allowed just two hits and one earned run over seven innings, striking out 11 batters.
With Darvish back in the fold, the Padres now have a formidable starting rotation led by Joe Musgrove, Blake Snell, and Sean Manaea.
Padres Aim for Playoff Run
The Padres, who have not reached the playoffs since 2006, are hoping to make a deep run into October this year.
With Darvish back in the lineup, the Padres' chances of making a playoff run have significantly increased.
Conclusion
The return of Yu Darvish is a major development for the San Diego Padres.
The Padres, who are aiming for a playoff run, now have a formidable starting rotation led by Darvish, Musgrove, Snell, and Manaea.
With Darvish back in the fold, the Padres are one of the favorites to win the National League West and make a deep run into the playoffs.