Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish is expected to miss next season after undergoing surgery on his right elbow.
The 39 year old underwent surgery last month, and his recovery time is estimated to be anywhere from a year to 15 months.
Davrish is entering the fourth eyar of a six year, 108-million dollar extension he signed with the Padres in 2023.
Darvish had Tommy John surgery in March 2015 and returned to a major league mound on May 28, 2016.
"I will be working hard on my rehab to be able to throw a ball comfortably again," Darvish wrote on social media.