Height
6'5"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
39
College
N/A
Experience
13 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 297 | 3.65 | 115-93 | 2075 | 1.14 | 1778.0 | 0 |
| 2025 | | 15 | 5.38 | 5-5 | 68 | 1.18 | 72.0 | 0 |
| 2024 |
Current Contract
Length
6 years
Total Value
$108.0M
Guaranteed
$64.8M
AAV
$18.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Yu Darvish's six-year, $108 million extension with the Padres earns a D CVI, representing a significant overpay for an above-average starter entering his age-35 season. While Darvish has delivered solid production in recent years, committing $18M annually through his age-40 season carries substantial risk given the steep aging curve for starting pitchers. The Padres are betting heavily on sustained health and effectiveness from a pitcher who has battled injuries throughout his career, and the contract's length extends well beyond what his current performance level justifies. San Diego's aggressive approach to building around their current core is understandable given their competitive window, but this deal ties up significant payroll flexibility for a pitcher who projects as a mid-rotation starter rather than the ace-caliber talent this contract suggests. The Padres could have allocated these resources more efficiently toward younger talent or shorter-term deals that better align with their championship timeline.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Yu Darvish, a starting pitcher for the Padres, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their elite production. His A performance grade positions him among the elite at the starting pitcher position. His award history contributes positively to how fans and media perceive his career value. On a contract worth $18.0M/year, the significant commitment carries meaningful expectations for impact production. Fan sentiment leans positive overall, though some segments remain watchful for more sustained production before fully buying in. At 39, he is in the twilight of his career, and fan sentiment will largely hinge on whether he can defy the aging curve and remain productive.
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