CSN Chicago · Feb 9, 2020
Cubs questions entering camp: Can Yu Darvish repeat his 2019 second half?
Can Yu Darvish repeat his 2019 second half this season?NBC Sports Chicago is evaluating some of the most pressing Cubs questions entering spring training. Next up: Can Yu Darvish repeat his 2019 second half?
The 2019 season ended on a disappointing note for the Cubs, but fans can take solace in Yu Darvish’s second half ascension offering a ton of hope for 2020 and beyond.
Darvish’s Cubs career got off to an inconspicuous start. The 33-year-old battled bouts of inconsistency in 2018 before going down with an arm injury, missing the season’s final four months. He made eight starts, posting career worsts in ERA (4.95), WHIP (1.43) and walk rate (11.7).