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Podcast: Locked On Padres - Daily Podcast On The San Diego Padres
Episode: Yu Darvish SURGERY Ends 2026 Season Before It Starts | Is RETIREMENT Imminent for Padres Former Ace?
Description: Yu Darvish undergoes season-ending surgery that will sideline him through 2026, raising serious questions about potential retirement. Is the San Diego Padres ace done for good?Host Javier Reyes breaks down the devastating news of Darvish's UCL repair surgery and 12-15 month recovery timeline, examining his declining performance and previous retirement considerations. The discussion shifts to hitting coach Victor Rodriguez's potential departure to the Houston Astros after the team's best offensive season under his guidance. Reyes addresses the Padres' organizational uncertainty, including their depleted farm system following aggressive deadline trades, before tackling listener mailbag questions about unrealistic trade...