Yu Darvish Injury: Updates on Rangers Star's Elbow and Recovery

Yu Darvish continues to recover from an injury to his throwing elbow after having last pitched in August.

Continue for updates.

Tuesday, Nov. 25

Darvish Cleared to Throw After MRI

The Texas Rangers provide an update on Darvish's recovery:

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Yu Darvish underwent an MRI and a subsequent examination of his right elbow by Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday in Arlington. Dr. Meister reported that the MRI looked fine, and he has cleared Darvish to begin throwing on his normal schedule. Darvish is currently undergoing his normal off-season training program and expects to start throwing in early December. It is expected that Darvish will spend at least the next several weeks working out in Texas.

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Thursday, Nov. 20

Darvish MRI Not Until Next Week

Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported the latest on Darvish's recovery:

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Daniels Updates Darvish's Status

General manager Jon Daniels explained the situation regarding Darvish to ESPN Dallas, via MLB.com's Cash Kruth:

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He's doing his normal offseason program. At this point, he typically doesn't start throwing until December anyway, so he's doing his normal conditioning, throwing, lifting. Get the MRI at the end of the month here, right before Thanksgiving, and he would go back [to Japan].

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Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram added more details:

Darvish's last start came Aug. 9 against the Houston Astros, and he was shelled for six runs (five earned) in four innings.   

Then the three-time All-Star went on the disabled list for the remainder of the 2014 MLB season with right elbow inflammation, finishing with a 10-7 record and a 3.06 ERA.

Pitching has been Texas' perpetual weakness, as the Rangers ranked 30th in quality starts this last year. If Darvish's status is in jeopardy for any extended period of time, Daniels and the front office will have to work wonders this winter to string together a respectable pitching staff.