There was good news on and off the field for the San Diego Padres on Sunday night. Not only did they win a weekend series with the Texas Rangers by picking up a 4-1 decision, they regained the services of the pitcher who would have been their Opening Day starter before elbow problems sidelined him during spring training.

The Padres’ rotation is getting the boost it has long been waiting for. Yu Darvish will return to the mound on Monday night when San Diego opens a four-game series against the division-rival Diamondbacks at Petco Park,