Darvish (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Wednesday and is expected to be activated from the disabled list to start Saturday against the Cubs.
Darvish will join a rotation in desperate need of depth. Along with Darvish, the Rangers currently have Derek Holland and Colby Lewis on the disabled list. Expect Darvish to be on a pitch count when he takes on the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday. He hasn't pitched since June 8.