What It Means:

Darvish was throwing off a mound for the first time since landing on the DL May 23 with tendinitis in his right triceps. He has to clear a few more hurdles before returning to the Cubs' rotation, likely sometime in July.

Darvish has struggled in his first year with Chicago, posting a 4.95 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 1-3 record in 40 innings pitched. He has struck out 49 while walking 21 in his 8 starts.