PITTSBURGH -- Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish has right triceps inflammation, but the MRI revealed no structural damage, the team announced on Wednesday morning.
It's the best possible news regarding the $126 million addition to the 2016 World Champions. Darvish, 31, was scratched on the eve of his last start and placed on the 10-day disabled list over the weekend as he felt discomfort between outings. He will look to begin a throwing program late this weekend or early next week.
Darvish has had several ailments since signing on with the Cubs, including a stomach bug in spring training, leg cramping, the flu and now the inflammation in his surgically repaired pitching arm.