Pitching Pause Alarm
Torey Lovullo, skipper of the Arizona Diamondbacks, just dropped a bombshell: Eduardo Rodriguez is on the bench! This lefty's lat is acting up, putting a big pause on his pitching program. No one knows how long this chill period's gonna last, but it's throwing a curveball into his much-anticipated debut with the team. Fresh off snagging a hefty $80 million deal, this hiccup's the last thing the D-Backs needed.
Rotation Ripple Effect
It's not all doom and gloom in Arizona, though. With Rodriguez sidelined, a last-minute play for Jordan Montgomery might just be the silver lining. Montgomery is gearing up with Triple-A Reno and might just be the ace up the sleeve for Arizona when he hits the majors by next week's end.
Meanwhile, the starting squad's feeling the strain, with Brandon Pfaadt, Tommy Henry, and Ryne Nelson trying to keep it together. Eyes are on that trio, with the bet being one will make a minor-league move once Montgomery steps onto the mound.
"Eduardo Rodriguez's throwing program halt is a tough break, but we've got depth and strategies to keep the season rolling," insisted the D-Backs' manager Lovullo.
Diamondbacks' Big Signing Hits a Snag
Eduardo Rodriguez, inked to a hefty $80MM deal for his rocket arm, hits a snag as the D-Backs hit pause on his throwing program. Here's the scoop: his tricky lat just won't cooperate, meaning his debut is stuck on the bench. A rough start? You bet. The man was meant to be the ace behind Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly, especially after clocking in a career-best 3.30 ERA with the Tigers. But it looks like he's chilling at least until May.
Late Pickups and Struggling Starters
With Rodriguez on the shelf, the D-Backs made a snap grab for Jordan Montgomery, and folks, it's like finding a last-minute date for prom – surprisingly good but with a twist. Now, the plot thickens as Montgomery ramps up in Triple-A, gunning for a major league call-up by next week. But here's the catch: the rest of the rotation is kind of a wild card. Brandon Pfaadt? More like baffled, sitting pretty with a 6.48 ERA. Tommy Henry and Ryne Nelson? More runs than a broken faucet. One of these guys is definitely getting a bus ticket to Triple-A town when Montgomery steps up.
Drama, comebacks, and curveballs – the D-Backs' season is already a rollercoaster, and it's only April. For all the details and snarky insights on your favorite teams, stick with Statbet – we're all about that sports life, minus the filler.
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