Padres veteran Yu Darvish retires after standout MLB run
Veteran pitcher Yu Darvish told the Padres he will retire from Major League Baseball with three years and $43 million left on his contract after elbow surgery, ending a career highlighted by playoff contributions and a cross-league win record. He cited a focus on family and rehab, and while a buyout is expected to save the team money, the decision reflects years of elite performance and a close relationship with Padres leadership.