Now that the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters have taken care of the pennant, it's time to take care of Yu Darvish.

Darvish hasn't pitched for the Fighters since Sept. 20 and was taken off the active roster on Sept. 23 with a strained lower back. He's been removed from the roster twice this season, including on Aug. 22 for a tired shoulder.

The Fighters ace has only recently begun throwing off a mound again and the team is still unsure of his status.