Updates on some prominent players returning from the injured list…
- The Diamondbacks reinstated Zach Davies from the 15-day IL, while also calling up Drey Jameson from Triple-A and optioning right-handers Brandon Pfaadt and Luis Frias. Davies made just two starts and threw 9 1/3 innings before going on the IL in early April due to a strained left oblique, but he’ll now return to Arizona’s rotation, beginning with tonight’s game against the Red Sox. Between Davies’ injury and Madison Bumgarner’s release, the D’Backs have turned to several of their younger pitchers to try and stabilize the rotation, but none of Ryne Nelson, Tommy Henry, Pfaadt, or Jameson have done particularly well in starting duty.
- Garrett Whitlock will be the opposing starter against Davies tonight, as the Red Sox have activated the right-hander from the 15-day IL. The corresponding move took place yesterday, as Boston optioned left-hander Brennan Bernardino to Triple-A following Friday’s 7-2 win over the D’Backs. Whitlock has missed a month due to ulnar neuritis, or essentially inflammation of the funny bone near his right elbow. Whitlock has a 6.19 ERA over three starts and 16 innings this season, and while his results as a starter have been middling over the last two seasons, the Red Sox will continue to give Whitlock looks in the rotation. Struggling veteran Corey Kluber will be moved to the bullpen to accommodate Whitlock’s return to the starting five.
Davies as a starter, Jameson to help a beleaguered relief corps.
Glad both players are back. I’ve always been a Sox fan and I’m hoping the Dbacks, along with the Orioles, make the PO’s this year. Watching the game right now on a Spanish station. So far, advantage Davies.
Still no reported interest in MadBum by any team. As desperate as some teams have been for SPs so far this year you’d think someone would have given him a shot. Maybe once some teams accept they have no shot at the post season he’ll land a gig, but at this point he’ll have to ramp up again. Anyone know how Cole Hamels’ season in AAA is going?
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I don’t think MadBum is motivated to put in the effort to come back again. I think he’s content to collect the rest of his $21.883M salary this year, then another $12.9M in 2024. And his deferred money $5M in 2025, 2026and 2027.