Japanese media reported today that Darby Xiuyu was included in the injury list since the beginning of the season due to an inflammation of his right elbow, and he practiced passing and receiving the ball before the game against the Marlins on the 26th of US time, which was regarded as a "step in a positive direction".
Local media pointed out on the 26th that "Dabixiu made a pass and receive at about 90 feet (about 27 meters) as part of his continued pitching training program in San Diego during the team's trip to Toronto and Atlanta."
However, the report also raised the worrying part, "Since his good performance in Las Vegas where he conceded two points in four innings, he has not done any more bullpen pitching practice."
Regarding his current physical condition, Darby Xiu said in an interview, "I am getting better every day, especially in the past two days." But he also admitted, "The recovery from that game in Las Vegas was poor. It's high, the air is dry, and it's really bad."
The Padres are currently catching up with the Dodgers in the National League West, but the pitchers continue to suffer. Starting right-hand thrower Michael King has been placed on the 15-day injury list due to a right shoulder discomfort. The team had a tough schedule in June. Under such circumstances, whether Dabixiu can successfully return and become the savior of the Priests is in the spotlight.