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Yu 'relieved' after diagnosis pinpoints injury

CHICAGO -- Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish said he felt some relief after getting the diagnosis that he has a stress reaction on his elbow, which has shut him down for the season. What's next for the right-hander?

"It's really hard to think about next year at this point," Darvish said Thursday through his interpreter. "Right now, what I can do is what's best for my arm."

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When asked about possibly retiring, Darvish didn't answer the question directly, only saying that now that he knows what's wrong, it will make him "stronger going forward.