Pitching at Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, Darvish went four innings. He's been out all season with right elbow inflammation.

Yu Darvish (elbow) threw a bullpen before batting practice, a precursor to potentially starting a rehab assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A El Paso in Las Vegas. That plan is contingent on how Darvish feels after Monday’s session.

While no specific timeline has been established, Shildt said the team might have Darvish undergo the final stages of rebuilding his arm strength while pitching major league innings, rather than embarking on a lengthy minor league rehab assignment.

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish has continued his recovery from elbow inflammation that began in spring training, and manager Mike Shildt shared updates on the veteran managing his rehabilitation.

For all his precociousness, however, it’s worth remembering that the gap between the minors and the majors might be wider than ever. Former star rookie Jackson Merrill shared such a belief when he was interviewed for a recent story about this year’s apparent lack of star rookies.

The Padres' rotation is getting closer to full strength as Yu Darvish is nearing a return to the mound after being sidelined all season.

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