Darvish’s first Cubs season ends early. Perceptions likely to keep going

The first season of Yu Darvish’s six-year, $126 million contract with the Chicago Cubs came to an end Tuesday.

The former Texas Rangers ace has a stress reaction on his right elbow and needs six weeks for it to heal. He underwent an MRI exam Monday after leaving a rehab start Sunday after only an inning.

Darvish, who turned 32 last week, might view the injury news as good news. He does not need Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career. The first came in the spring of 2015 after one inning of his Cactus League debut for the Rangers.

Darvish chose the Cubs after the Rangers never offered him anywhere near the guaranteed money or years. Their offer was incentive-laden, and he would…