San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will start the season on the injured list because of inflammation in his right elbow, according to manager Mike Shildt.

Padres maintain right-hander’s elbow discomfort is not a long-term issue, but he has been shut down with no timetable for return

Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will miss the start of the season with right elbow inflammation -- news that has largely been expected since Darvish was shut down from throwing after his March 13 start and was confirmed by manager Mike Shildt on Friday.