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Yu Darvish, Padres pitcher, shares recovery update; hints at possible retirement, leaving options open; had elbow surgery, aimed to rehab and contribute, but struggled in season; has three years, $46M left on contract; could mentor or join front office if retires.

The San Diego Padres star closer, Mason Miller, is a valuable asset, but with the teams postseason window potentially closing, General Manager A.J. Preller must consider whether Miller is part of the long-term plan or if he could be used as trade bait. The New York Mets, who recently lost their All-Star closer, Edwin Diaz, to the rival Los Angeles Dodgers, might be desperate enough to meet the demands for a trade, but a deal seems unlikely due to the Mets typical strategy of not overpaying for relief pitchers.

The San Diego Padres face a significant challenge with their starting pitching rotation, as veteran Yu Darvish is set to miss the entire two thousand twenty-six season due to a torn UCL and flexor tendon in his throwing elbow. Darvish, under contract through two thousand twenty-eight, may not pitch for the team again, raising questions about his future in Major League Baseball. His absence creates an even greater need for the Padres to find new long-term solutions for their pitching staff.

Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, recovering from elbow surgery, uncertain about MLB return; focuses on rehab, considering retirement, potentially freeing up funds for Padres.

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Michael Kings return to the San Diego Padres seems unlikely as he nears a decision with the Yankees, Red Sox, or Orioles. Meanwhile, Merrill Kelly stays with the Diamondbacks, and the Giants and Dodgers make strategic moves in the ongoing free agency period.

Mason McCoy, a utility infielder for the San Diego Padres, is set to turn thirty in 2026. He stands at 511 and weighs 185 lbs. McCoy, who bats right-handed, was signed to a minor league deal in 2024 and wont be eligible for arbitration until 2029. In 2025, he played 18 games with a .136 batting average, .269 on-base percentage, and .182 slugging percentage. His career Triple-A stats show a .732 on-base plus slugging percentage. McCoys journey to the majors included being drafted by the Orioles, traded to the Mariners and Blue Jays, and making his MLB debut in 2023. He signed with the Padres in 2024 and got his first MLB hit in August of that year. In 2026, McCoy will compete for a bench spot and is likely to be the first called up if needed.

Avery Korkorowitz, an Imperial Beach resident, experienced a severe asthma attack due to the Tijuana River sewage crisis, highlighting the health risks. County staff provided air purifiers, and state officials held meetings to discuss responses. A hot spot on Saturn Boulevard aerosolizes pollutants, affecting three communities and eleven schools. Hydrogen sulfide gas levels often exceed safe thresholds, causing health issues. Since 2018, two hundred billion gallons of sewage have crossed the border, leading to Imperial Beachs frequent closures. Residents await a permanent solution to this ongoing crisis.

Developers rush to build large backyard apartment projects before city incentive expires, sparking controversy and criticism over policy exploitation and alignment with housing crisis goals.