PT TOMORROW: NL West—Duplantier destined for bullpen?
Jun 14 2021
A number of pitchers are moving towards a return to the Diamondbacks’ rotation, including Zac Gallen (RHP, ARI), Madison Bumgarner (LHP, ARI), and Taylor Widener (RHP, ARI). Gallen has made the most progress towards that potential return, as he’s recently thrown 32- and 45-pitch simulated games. While he’ll likely need to participate in a rehab assignment, Gallen could be on track to return by the end of the month barring a setback. Both Bumgarner and Widener have resumed throwing and could be on a similar timeline.
Also taking into account Luke Weaver’s (RHP, ARI) lengthy absence, the team had to change its plans regarding Jon Duplantier (RHP, ARI). After originally being recalled to the big league club to serve in...
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