URGENT UPDATE: The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed right-hander Anthony DeSclafani on the 15-day injured list due to right thumb inflammation, just announced on Wednesday. This comes after DeSclafani made three starts this month, stepping in as a starter following the trade of Merrill Kelly to the Texas Rangers on July 31.
The injury was confirmed before the series finale against Texas, where Kelly is set to start for the Rangers. DeSclafani, who has primarily served as a reliever, has struggled in his recent starts, posting a record of 0-1 with a 5.59 ERA, allowing six runs over 9.2 innings pitched.
To fill the gap left by DeSclafani, the Diamondbacks have recalled right-hander Casey Kelly from Triple-A Reno. Manager Torey Lovullo stated, “We’re hoping for the minimal time. He’s going to get some imaging just to make sure that everything’s OK,” emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
“This is something that popped up a couple days ago. We all felt that he was going to be able to take the baseball and go out there and compete, which he did,” Lovullo added, remarking on DeSclafani’s performance in a recent game where he allowed two runs over three innings in Arizona’s 3-2 victory against the Rangers, highlighted by a late homer from Ketel Marte.
As the Diamondbacks navigate this critical point in their season, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this injury impacts the team’s pitching strategy moving forward. The situation remains developing, and further updates on DeSclafani’s condition are expected soon.
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