Yu Darvish Discusses Retirement and Padres Contract Status

Yu Darvish, the San Diego Padres pitcher, has reportedly announced his retirement after 13 MLB seasons, though his agent later contradicted this, stating Darvish has not made a final decision. Despite having three years and $43 million left on his contract, Darvish indicated he might be open to voiding it as he focuses on recovering from elbow surgery. He emphasized that he would only announce retirement if he feels unable to return to the mound. If he does retire, it would close the chapter on a notable career, highlighted by five All-Star selections and being the all-time strikeout leader among Japanese-born pitchers in MLB.

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