It was revealed on the 28th (29 time in Japan) that Cubs pitcher Darbish (34) will transfer to the Padres in a multiplayer trade. Reported one after another by major US media, it will be Darbish’s fourth team after the Rangers (mid-2012-17), the Dodgers (late 2017) and the Cubs (18-20).

Padres, who advanced to the postseason for the first time in 14 years with a wild card last season, won the 18-year-old Sai Young Award from left-hander Blake Snell (28) from the previous day’s raise. Additionally, the offseason has continued to be actively strengthened, such as the successful acquisition of 25-year-old outfielder from Kanagawa Nariuchi who had applied for a position at Kium of Korean Professional Baseball (KBO). In the Darbish trade, we received with consideration, like acquiring exclusive receiver Victor Karatini (27) at the same time in the Cubs. On the flip side, the Cubs will be a highly successful trade in which starting right-hander Zack Dabies (27) and several promising young stocks will be transferred from the Padres in exchange.

Padres general manager AJ Plerer worked hard to acquire as an assistant general manager when Darvish joined the Rangers using the posting system in 2012. Now, he has been negotiating undersea trade with Darbish from an early stage, aiming winning the district since 2006 and participating in the World Series since 1998.

Darbish, who had a six-year contract with the Cubs and left a total of $ 59 million (about 6.195 million yen) for three years through 2011, had the right to refuse to trade 12 teams. Parents were not included.

With a series of reinforcements, next season’s Padres are expected to have strong starting lineups like Darbish, Snell and Ramet, and along with the sign’s offensive team, they are poised to become a strong candidate for World Series Champion.