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Baseball Buzz: Yu Darvish Focuses on Rehab, Mason McCoys Rise, Ha-Seong Kim Joins Braves, and Trade Talks Heat Up

Alek Jacob, a 27-year-old right-handed pitcher, has an impressive seven-foot-four-inch extension, placing him in the ninety-seventh percentile in MLB. Despite his modest fastball speed, his extension makes it appear faster to hitters. However, Jacobs performance has been declining, with a high ERA in May 2025 and a significant increase in walks. He spent the rest of the season bouncing between the majors and Triple-A, and his future in the bullpen depends on improving his strike-throwing.

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.