D-Backs Halt Eduardo Rodriguez’s Throwing Program

The Diamondbacks are pausing Eduardo Rodriguez’s throwing program after the southpaw reported continued lat tightness, supervisor Torey Lovullo advised reporters (video offered by Arizona Sports activities). It’s unclear for a way lengthy he’ll be shut down, nevertheless it represents a setback in his efforts to make his crew debut.

Rodriguez suffered a lat pressure throughout his fourth Spring Coaching look. He began the season on the 15-day injured listing. The Snakes reportedly anticipated him to be sidelined for round a month, although it will certainly push that timetable again. It’s an inauspicious begin to his four-year, $80MM free agent deal.

Arizona seen Rodriguez as the mandatory higher mid-rotation arm to fit behind Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly. He turned in that degree of manufacturing for the Tigers a 12 months in the past, working to a career-low 3.30 ERA with strong strikeout and stroll charges over 152 2/3 innings. Whereas there’s nonetheless loads of time for Rodriguez to fulfill the group’s expectations, it appears seemingly he’ll not less than be out of motion into Could.

Inside weeks of Rodriguez’s harm, the D-Backs made a stunning late strike for Jordan Montgomery. Maybe Arizona would have discovered the southpaw’s asking value (one 12 months, $25MM with a vesting participant choice for 2025) too good to move up in any case. That addition might tackle added significance within the wake of this setback. Montgomery is constructing into sport form with Triple-A Reno and is predicted to be known as to the majors by the tip of subsequent week.

Gallen and Kelly are once more off to glorious begins, but the ultimate three rotation spots have been an issue. Brandon Pfaadt isn’t in any hazard of dropping his job however is sitting on a 6.48 ERA by way of his first three begins. Tommy Henry has allowed 10 runs over 14 innings, whereas Ryne Nelson has been tagged for eight runs in 7 2/3 frames over his first two outings. Considered one of Nelson or Henry appears prone to head to Triple-A as soon as Montgomery is able to step into the large league employees.