Darvish will start Sunday in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Darvish is expected begin the postseason as a bullpen arm for the Padres, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Darvish did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 4-2 win over the White Sox, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out nine over 6.1 innings.

Darvish did not factor into the decision in an extra-inning win over the Tigers on Wednesday, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over 2.2 innings while striking out four.

The Padres reinstated Darvish (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Darvish (elbow) is expected to rejoin the rotation on Wednesday against the Tigers, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Darvish (personal/elbow) threw 66 pitches over four innings in a controlled game against Cincinnati minor-leaguers Friday, Bernie Wilson of the Associated Press reports.

Padres manager Mike Shildt said Monday on 97.3 The Fan that Darvish (elbow) threw a simulated game Sunday which included three "up and downs."

Darvish (elbow) threw a 27-pitch bullpen Friday and said he's feeling healthy, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Darvish (personal/elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list and reinstated from the restricted list Friday.