There is one forgotten Hero who made this possible Yu Darvish Darvish made a highly Rare and Honorable decision to forfeit his $15 million salary for the 2026 season, a move that provided the Padres with immense luxury tax and payroll relief. When San Diego Padres General Manager A.J. Preller addressed the move, he explicitly praised Darvish as a "very special person" who made a selfless choice for the good of the organization, the team, and the fan base. Love & Respect to @faridyu