News Summary
The Arizona Diamondbacks have reinstated right-handed pitcher Anthony DeSclafani from the injured list after his battle with right thumb inflammation. DeSclafani played 11 games this season, notably transitioning from a long reliever to a starting role before his injury. Meanwhile, the pitching rotation faces uncertainty as Nabil Crismatt excels in the starting role and Bryce Jarvis is optioned to Triple-A Reno due to recent struggles. With the postseason approaching, the Diamondbacks look to solidify their pitching lineup.
Arizona – The Arizona Diamondbacks have reinstated right-handed pitcher Anthony DeSclafani from the 15-day injured list. DeSclafani was sidelined due to right thumb inflammation, which led to his placement on the injured list effective August 13. This move is seen as a significant boost to the pitching staff, with DeSclafani having participated in 11 games for the team so far this season, recording a 4.36 earned run average (ERA) over 33 innings pitched.
In his previous role, DeSclafani primarily functioned as a long reliever, with seven of his 11 appearances fitting this description. He transitioned into a starting role following the trade of veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly to the Texas Rangers but was only able to make three starts before succumbing to injury. During his time with the team since signing a minor league deal in June, DeSclafani has successfully recorded two saves.
As of now, the Diamondbacks face uncertainty in their pitching rotation moving forward, particularly regarding DeSclafani’s reintegration into the bullpen. This uncertainty comes at a time when right-hander Nabil Crismatt has stepped up in the starting role previously held by DeSclafani. Crismatt has demonstrated impressive performance, boasting a 2.14 ERA across his initial four starts, further complicating DeSclafani’s potential reentry into the rotation.
In a related move, the Diamondbacks have optioned right-handed reliever Bryce Jarvis to Triple-A Reno following his recent pitching struggles. Jarvis had made 11 appearances this season, accumulating a total of 20 strikeouts. He did manage to impress during a relief appearance against the Brewers shortly after his recall on August 20, where he pitched 5.2 innings. However, his performance deteriorated in his most recent outing against the Boston Red Sox, where he surrendered five runs in just 0.2 innings, pushing his ERA to 6.10 for the season.
DeSclafani last took the mound on August 12 against the Texas Rangers. During that match, he demonstrated the potential to contribute meaningfully to the Diamondbacks’ efforts. The team is eager to solidify their pitching lineup as they aim to maintain momentum following a series win against the Red Sox, and they are aiming for a sweep in their next encounter. Ryne Nelson is scheduled to take the mound for the Diamondbacks in that matchup, facing off against Bryan Bello of the Red Sox. Nelson has had a solid season thus far, sporting a record of 7-3 and a 3.57 ERA.
The Diamondbacks’ reinforcements on the mound are crucial as the team approaches the late stages of the season, where every game becomes increasingly important. With DeSclafani back in the mix, the Diamondbacks will be looking to find the right balance in their pitching staff to maintain competitiveness in the league.
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