Padres’ Yu Darvish scratched from start against Pirates due to illness

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The San Diego Padres scratched starter Yu Darvish from Tuesday’s sport towards the Pittsburgh Pirates as a result of an sickness.

Manager Bob Melvin mentioned Darvish remained in San Diego because the crew launched into a six-game street journey via Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Melvin mentioned Darvish threw on Tuesday at dwelling and was feeling higher, however added Darvish won’t pitch through the three-game set towards the Pirates.

Reiss Knehr will begin in Darvish’s place. Knehr has a 12.27 ERA in three reduction appearances this season for the Padres. The right-hander is 1-2 with a 5.24 ERA in 20 video games (six begins) since making his debut with San Diego in 2020.