Darvish didn't factor into the decision Tuesday in Philadelphia despite allowing just one unearned run on four hits with one walk and seven strikeouts over 5.1 innings.

EDGE Analysis

The only damage against Darvish came after a Cody Bellinger error opened the door for a Rhys Hoskins RBI single in the sixth inning that put runners on first and second while ending the Japanese pitcher's night. He was bailed out by the bullpen in that inning, but Philadelphia struck for four runs in the next inning to erase the possibility of a Darvish win. Darvish's next start Monday against the league-worst Padres offense could be a dominant one.

Darvish (3-3) fired seven shutout innings while allowing just three hits and striking out five in a winning effort over the Giants on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

After taking losses in his last three starts (9.49 ERA), Darvish got back into the win column with an ace-like performance. He needed just 87 pitches to complete seven frames and did not allow an extra-base hit. The 31-year-old will look to build off of Wednesday's outing with favorable matchups against the Phillies and Padres -- who both rank in the bottom third of the league in wOBA -- in his next two starts.

Darvish (2-3) took the loss after giving up five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six over 4.1 innings against the Rockies on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish cruised through four frames before coming unraveled in a four-run fifth inning. The Dodgers' prized deadline acquisition has struggled since moving west (5.34 ERA in six starts), but he has maintained his lofty strikeout rate (11.9 K/9) to ease the blow to his owners' ERAs. On a positive note, Darvish became the fastest pitcher to notch 1,000 strikeouts, accomplishing the feat in 128 games. His next start comes against the Nationals next Friday.

Darvish (2-2) took the loss to the Padres in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks over three innings. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

This was an uncharacteristic flop for Darvish, which was all the more surprising given that it came against the Padres' "B" lineup in the nightcap. Darvish allowed three runs or fewer in each of his first four starts for the Dodgers, and this outing will likely prove to be nothing more than a blip on the radar. Up next for Darvish, a home matchup against the Rockies.

Darvish will start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader in San Diego, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nothing changes regarding the day Darvish was set to pitch next, but this simply confirms that he will pitch the nightcap against the Padres. The Dodgers have not yet announced who will start Game 1.

Darvish (8-10) allowed three runs -- all earned -- on six hits in five innings of a 3-2 loss to the visiting Brewers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

He also struck out seven but walked three in what was his fourth start with the Dodgers. After back-to-back 10-strikeout road victories to start his Los Angeles career, Darvish has underwhelmed at home against the White Sox and Brewers, so he'll need to wait a few turns in the rotation before he gets another shot at his first victory at Chavez Ravine. The Japan native will next take the hill Saturday in San Diego.

The Dodgers activated Darvish (back) from the 10-day disabled list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Brewers, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish ended up missing the minimum amount of time with the back issue and received clearance to reenter the rotation after completing a bullpen session Wednesday without incident. With Darvish back in the fold, Brock Stewart, who started Tuesday against the Pirates before shuttling back to Triple-A Oklahoma City will lose his spot in the rotation. Prior to hitting the DL, Darvish had been fitting in nicely with the Dodgers, who acquired him from the Rangers on July 31. In his three starts with Los Angeles, the right-hander has produced a 2.50 ERA and 22:4 K:BB over 18 innings.

Darvish (back) threw a bullpen session Wednesday and is still in line to start Sunday against the Brewers, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was originally reported that he would throw his bullpen session Thursday, but it was a day earlier than anticipated. There may be further news released regarding how the session went, but everything looks to be on track for his activation this weekend.

Darvish (back) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Thursday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is encouraging news, as it appears his stay on the DL will likely be a short one. Darvish was able to complete a 32-pitch bullpen session Monday with no issues, and if all goes well in his second bullpen session Thursday, he's expected to be back with the Dodgers to make his scheduled start against the Brewers on Sunday. Brock Stewart is expected to start in his place Tuesday.

Darvish was placed on the 10-day disabled list with back tightness, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darvish's back tightened up during his last start -- which could help explain his career-worst two strikeouts -- and the 32-year-old will require a brief stint on the DL to get over the issue. The good news is manager Dave Roberts said the issue isn't a serious one, and the team expects him to miss just one start while on the shelf, according to Alanna Rizzo of SportsNet LA. This lines him up to return to action against the Brewers on Aug. 27. In the meantime, Edward Paredes was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take his place on the roster, while Brock Stewart is expected to fill in for Darvish in the rotation while he's sidelined.