Major League Baseball on Tuesday announced the starting pitching matchups for all season openers.
Yu Darvish threw 46 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday and could return to the Texas Rangers' rotation shortly after the All-Star break.
Yu Darvish struck out six while throwing 68 pitches in his fourth rehab start, and could be back in the Texas Rangers' rotation by the end of the month.
A record 115 major league players are starting the season on the disabled list.
Yu Darvish has decided to undergo Tommy John surgery, the Texas Rangers announced Friday.
