On November 20,2013,the Twins added Darnell to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[2] He was promoted to the majors for the first time on May 2,2014.[3] In 7 games (4 starts) during his rookie campaign,Darnell logged an 0–2 record and 7.13 ERA with 22 strikeouts across 24 innings.
Darnell spent the entirety of the 2015 season with the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings,posting a 5–1 record and 2.78 ERA with 66 strikeouts over 35 appearances. On January 22,2016,Darnell was designated for assignment following the waiver claim of Mike Strong.[4] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Rochester on January 28.[5] Darnell spent the 2016 campaign with Rochester,compiling an 8–8 record and 3.53 ERA with 53 strikeouts across 109+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016.[6]
On May 9, 2017, Darnell signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He did not appear in any games in the Dodgers farm system before he was released by the organization on June 1.
On June 1, 2017, Darnell re–signed with the Patriots.[7]
Tampa Bay Rays
On July 5, 2017, Darnell signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. Darnell started 12 games for the Double–A Montgomery Biscuits, registering a 3.98 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 74+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[8]
Washington Nationals
On January 3, 2018, Darnell signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.[9] He spent the year with the Double–A Harrisburg Senators, also making two starts for the Triple–A Syracuse Chiefs. In 24 games (19 starts) for Harrisburg, Darnell compiled an 8–6 record and 3.91 ERA with 82 strikeouts across 112+2⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 2.[10]
Somerset Patriots (third stint)
On February 21, 2019, Darnell signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Darnell made six appearances (three starts) for the Patriots, posting a 1-1 record and 5.02 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 14+1⁄3 innings pitched.
Sultanes de Monterrey
On July 4, 2019, Darnell's contract was purchased by the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. He made 11 appearances (eight starts) down the stretch for Monterrey, compiling a 5-5 record and 5.17 ERA with 30 strikeouts and one save over 47 innings of work. Darnell was released by the Sultanes on February 18, 2020.
Uni-President Lions
On April 29, 2020, Darnell signed with the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).[11] He made 10 appearances (including seven starts) for the Lions, registering a 2-2 record and 8.01 ERA with 36 strikeouts across 39+1⁄3 innings pitched. On July 5, the Lions announced that they would be parting ways with Darnell, who would be returning to the United States for the birth of his child.[12]
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