Padres acquire Yu Darvish in blockbuster trade involving seven players

The San Diego Padres cannot stop making moves!

Less than a day after getting Tampa Bay Rays ace Blake Snell, the team announced they have acquired star pitcher You Darvish from the Chicago Cubs along with catcher Victor Caratini in a seven-player swap.

As part of the deal, the Padres are sending veteran pitcher Zach Davies, infield prospects Reginald Preciado and Yeison Santana, and outfield prospects Ismael Mena and Owen Caissie.

Darvish, 34, posted an 8-3 record, 2.01 ERA, and a 0.96 WHIP in 12 starts and 76.0 innings last season.

He is entering the third season of a six-year, $126 million contract.