Yu Darvish Injury: Updates on Rangers Star's Arm and Return

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish is out for the season, as the lefty underwent Tommy John surgery.

Continue for updates.

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Darvish Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Tuesday, March 17

Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that Darvish's surgery "went well." According to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, "Darvish just tweeted that surgery ended well and he is thankful for those who sent him 'power.'"  

On March 13, Grant reported that Darvish would undergo Tommy John surgery, and provided a copy of the Rangers' press release announcing the procedure:

Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reported on March 7 that Darvish has a sprained UCL in his elbow, and Tommy John surgery might be necessary. 

Grant passed along a statement from Darvish:

Stevenson reported that Daniels said Darvish could miss at least four months with the injury if he rests: 

On March 6, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reported Darvish would undergo an MRI on his injured arm, the results of which the Rangers would have Saturday. 

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Darvish Pulled from Spring Start

Thursday, March 5

T.R. Sullivan of MLBlogs.com reported that "Yu Darvish was pulled from Thursday's start with tightness in his right triceps. It is not considered serious. He will be re-evaluated tomorrow."

That it is not considered serious has to be a relief for the Rangers considering Darvish has been one of the team's best pitchers over the past three seasons. He finished 2014 with a 10-7 record and 3.06 ERA. He was even better in 2013 with a 2.83 ERA.

However, it is concerning that Darvish is already dealing with arm issues.

He was shut down for the stretch run of the season last year with a lingering elbow injury. He pitched only 144.1 innings and is undoubtedly hoping for better health in 2015.