Yu Darvish returns to pitch for the San Diego Padres on Monday after recovering from elbow inflammation.

The San Diego Padres will activate pitcher Yu Darvish on Monday for his season debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Darvish has been recovering from elbow inflammation and his return is expected to bolster the team's pitching rotation, which has managed without him and other key players like Michael King. His presence could help the Padres extend their lead in the division.