Padres' Darvish to Start Wednesday for First Time in Over 3 Months

Injury Update and Team Impact

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish is set to return to the starting rotation on Wednesday, marking his first appearance in over three months following an injury.

Darvish suffered a right hip injury in early May and has been sidelined since then. His return is a significant boost for the Padres, who have struggled in his absence.

With Darvish back in the rotation, the Padres will have a more formidable starting lineup. He is a five-time All-Star and has been one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball over the past decade.

Keys to Success for Darvish

Darvish will need to be efficient with his pitches and avoid walks if he wants to have a successful outing. He also needs to be able to locate his fastball and changeup effectively.

If Darvish can do those things, he should be able to give the Padres a much-needed boost.

Padres' Playoff Hopes

The Padres are currently in contention for a Wild Card spot. Darvish's return could help them make a push for a playoff berth.

The Padres are 6.5 games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. However, they are only 1.5 games behind the San Francisco Giants for the second Wild Card spot.

With Darvish back in the rotation, the Padres have a better chance of making a run at the playoffs.