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The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Yu Darvish on the restricted list Wednesday, finalizing their 26-man roster ahead of Thursday's season opener against the Detroit Tigers at Petco Park. This follows Darvish's January refutation of retirement rumors, where he indicated he was leaning toward voiding his contract while focusing on elbow rehab. Recovering from right elbow surgery, Darvish will miss the 2026 season, freeing a spot on the 40-man roster and potentially $15 million in payroll.

24 mars 2026 Rapporté par l'IA

Major League Baseball begins using the automated ball-strike challenge system this season, allowing teams to appeal certain calls while human umpires handle most pitches. Each team receives two challenges per game, retaining successful ones. The system, tested extensively in the minors, features personalized strike zones for players.

The Milwaukee Brewers finalized a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, acquiring right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford in exchange for minor league right-hander K.C. Hunt and cash. The move adds pitching depth ahead of Opening Day. Woodford, a 29-year-old veteran, brings experience from multiple teams.

24 mars 2026 Rapporté par l'IA

As the 2026 MLB season begins this week, San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo will be the only Korean on an Opening Day roster. He captained South Korea to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals earlier this month and posted strong spring training numbers. Other Korean players will miss the start due to injuries or minor league assignments.