PT TODAY: Darvish signs with Cubs

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

National League | American League
 
Cubs | Yu Darvish agrees to terms with Cubs
Free-agent RHP Yu Darvish (Dodgers) agreed to terms on a six-year deal with the Chicago Cubs Saturday, Feb. 10, worth around $150 million, according to sources.  Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
 
BHQ take: Darvish's signing ensures LHP Mike Montgomery, who spent a significant chunk of the 2017 season in the CHC rotation, will return to a relief role. Montgomery might still loom as the "sixth starter" option if an opening occurs in the rotation during the season. Darvish posted his lowest BPV since his rookie 2012 campaign, and the worst xERA and lowest Dom of...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

The news was not good on Cade Horton, who will miss the rest of the season, and Hunter Brown, who is out for an extended time. Plus more IL moves for Carlos Santana, Austin Hays and Gabriel Arias.
Apr 8 2026 8:48am
Mets lose Juan Soto for at least a couple of weeks; a bunch of rotations churning already; and more...
Apr 7 2026 7:46am
The Astros and Dodgers have to account for star-level injuries as both RHP Hunter Brown and SS Mookie Betts are slated to miss time.
Apr 6 2026 8:25am
With Alejandro Kirk sidelined with a thumb fracture, Tyler Heineman takes over behind the dish for the Jays. Plus Soto and Betts get imaged, Verlander hits the IL, and there's a Patrick Corbin sighting.
Apr 5 2026 7:56am
A sixth starter will be needed in Chicago; it might be Ben Brown (pictured). Plus Jordan Lawlar to miss more time, and some bullpen moves in Arizona and San Francisco.
Apr 4 2026 9:52am

Tools