Good News for Diamondbacks as Paul Sewald and Eduardo Rodríguez Receive Positive Updates

The Arizona Diamondbacks received some positive news regarding their closer, Paul Sewald, as he prepares to join the team on their upcoming road trip through Cincinnati and Baltimore. Sewald, who has been sidelined since March 25th with a left oblique strain, threw a scoreless inning in an extended spring training game and felt great after the outing.

In Sewald’s absence, Kevin Ginkel and Ryan Thompson have stepped up in the bullpen, with Ginkel handling closing duties and Thompson excelling as the setup man. The Diamondbacks bullpen has struggled in close games, ranking 27th in overall Win Probability Added and third in meltdowns through the first 34 games of the season.

Additionally, Eduardo Rodríguez, who suffered a left lat strain in Spring Training, is set to undergo more imaging on his injury. If the results are positive, he could start another throwing program to work towards a return to the mound. Manager Torey Lovullo emphasized the importance of handling injuries properly and not rushing players back too soon.

Despite the injuries, the Diamondbacks’ starting rotation has held up well, with young pitchers like Brandon Pfaadt and Slade Cecconi stepping up to provide quality starts. The team also received good news with the activation of Ryne Nelson off the injured list to start Sunday’s game against the San Diego Padres. Overall, the Diamondbacks are hopeful for a strong performance on their upcoming road trip with key players returning to action.