The Padres missed Yu. They’ve mostly persevered this season, as their rotation has been hit hard by injuries. But were they ever thrilled to welcome Yu Darvish back into the fold Monday night, after he missed the first three-plus months of the season with right elbow inflammation.

The Padres' beleaguered rotation is set to add Yu Darvish on Monday, as he'll be activated from the IL after recovering from elbow inflammation.

Yu Darvish is ready to make his season debut on the mound for the Padres after returning from an elbow injury.