MESA, Calif. -- It was delayed by five days due to a stomach issue, but Yu Darvish -- the highest-priced free agent pitcher signed this winter -- will make his Chicago Cubs debut on Tuesday against his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
"His last workout, on the day he wasn't feeling well, was outstanding," Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Monday afternoon. "I know he wants to get out there and give it a run. I'm eager to watch the whole thing."
Darvish was supposed to pitch in a spring game last Thursday, but the Cubs were worried about dehydration, as Darvish had been battling stomach problems for several days prior.