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SAN DIEGO — The Diamondbacks optioned right-hander Jose Cabrera to Triple-A Reno and recalled left-hander Philip Abner on Thursday, July 9.
The move gives them an extra arm in the bullpen at a time when, with the All-Star break approaching, they will not need a fifth starter for nearly two weeks.
Cabrera posted a 5.60 ERA in four starts since moving into the rotation last month. His recent results had been shaky, including on Wednesday night, July 8, when he gave up four runs in 4 1/3 innings.
The Diamondbacks will next need a fifth starter on July 21. Right-hander Michael Soroka, on the injured list with a glute injury, is not expected to be ready by then.
The club could bring Cabrera back, but it might look elsewhere. Left-hander Mitch Bratt could be an option; he has logged eight scoreless innings in two starts in Triple-A Reno since making his major league debut in St. Louis on June 24.
Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (6-8, 5.71) vs. Padres RHP Griffin Canning (1-6, 6.71).
At Petco Park: Kelly gave up two runs in five innings against the Brewers in his most recent start, mostly working around eight hits and two walks while striking out six. … It came on the heels of a June in which he posted a 7.31 ERA in five starts. … Kelly has a 3.41 ERA in 18 career starts against the Padres, including a 3.75 ERA in two games against them last season. … Canning had a 3.77 ERA in 76 1/3 innings with the Mets last season, but he has not been able to repeat that success with the Padres through 51 innings this year. … In his last outing, Canning entered after an opener and gave up one run in four innings against the Dodgers. … Canning averages 94.3 mph with his four-seam fastball. He also throws six other pitch types, eliciting the most whiffs on his slider.
Friday, July 10: At Los Angeles, 7:10 p.m., Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (7-3, 2.25) vs. Dodgers RHP Shohei Ohtani (8-2, 1.79).
Saturday, July 11: At Los Angeles, 6:10 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt (2-1, 4.84) vs. Dodgers RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (9-5, 2.49).
Sunday, July 12: At Los Angeles, 1:10 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (3-9, 6.34) vs. Dodgers RHP Emmet Sheehan (4-6, 4.91).
(This story has been updated to add information.)
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Diamondbacks at Padres live updates. Starting pitcher optioned to Reno
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The move gives them an extra arm in the bullpen at a time when, with the All-Star break approaching, they will not need a fifth starter for nearly two weeks.
Cabrera posted a 5.60 ERA in four starts since moving into the rotation last month. His recent results had been shaky, including on Wednesday night, July 8, when he gave up four runs in 4 1/3 innings.
The Diamondbacks will next need a fifth starter on July 21. Right-hander Michael Soroka, on the injured list with a glute injury, is not expected to be ready by then.
The club could bring Cabrera back, but it might look elsewhere. Left-hander Mitch Bratt could be an option; he has logged eight scoreless innings in two starts in Triple-A Reno since making his major league debut in St. Louis on June 24.
Diamondbacks at Padres, 6:40 p.m., Cox, Ch. 34
Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (6-8, 5.71) vs. Padres RHP Griffin Canning (1-6, 6.71).
At Petco Park: Kelly gave up two runs in five innings against the Brewers in his most recent start, mostly working around eight hits and two walks while striking out six. … It came on the heels of a June in which he posted a 7.31 ERA in five starts. … Kelly has a 3.41 ERA in 18 career starts against the Padres, including a 3.75 ERA in two games against them last season. … Canning had a 3.77 ERA in 76 1/3 innings with the Mets last season, but he has not been able to repeat that success with the Padres through 51 innings this year. … In his last outing, Canning entered after an opener and gave up one run in four innings against the Dodgers. … Canning averages 94.3 mph with his four-seam fastball. He also throws six other pitch types, eliciting the most whiffs on his slider.
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Friday, July 10: At Los Angeles, 7:10 p.m., Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (7-3, 2.25) vs. Dodgers RHP Shohei Ohtani (8-2, 1.79).
Saturday, July 11: At Los Angeles, 6:10 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt (2-1, 4.84) vs. Dodgers RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (9-5, 2.49).
Sunday, July 12: At Los Angeles, 1:10 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (3-9, 6.34) vs. Dodgers RHP Emmet Sheehan (4-6, 4.91).
(This story has been updated to add information.)
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Diamondbacks at Padres live updates. Starting pitcher optioned to Reno
Continue reading...
