Darvish’s MRI: inflammation

Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish has inflammation in his right triceps but no structural damage, and could start a throwing program as soon as the weekend.

Darvish, signed to a $126 million, six-year contract in February as a free agent, underwent an MRI exam Tuesday in Chicago.

The Cubs also placed righthanded reliever Carl Edwards Jr. on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation, and recalled right-hander Cory Mazzoni from Triple-A Iowa.

⏩ Shortstop Tyler Saladino has a sprained left ankle and has been put on the 10-day disabled list by the Milwaukee Brewers, who recalled shortstop Orlando Arcia from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

⏩ Cal’s Tanner Dodson is one of three finalists for the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award from the College Baseball Foundation. Dodson batted .320, and was 2-1 with a 2.47 ERA and a school-record 11 saves a relief pitcher. WNBA: Kristi Toliver’s 30 points led the Washington Mystics (5-1) to a 103-95 win at Phoenix (2-3), which got 27 points from Brittney Griner. Golf: Oklahoma State won its 11th national title by overwhelming Alabama 5-0 in the NCAA men’s championship. Obituary: Saint Raphael Church in San Rafael will host a memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. Thursday for former USF center Vincent Boyle, who died last weekend. As a walkon, Boyle played 10 games on the 1955-56 Dons team that was undefeated and won a second straight national title.