Wait for D-backs’ No. 3 prospect is over

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When Tommy Henry bought known as up a bit over 10 days in the past to take the place of Madison Bumgarner within the D-backs rotation, basic supervisor Mike Hazen was requested why it wasn’t right-hander Brandon Pfaadt.

It was, partly, Hazen stated, due to the best way Pfaadt’s rotation flip lined up, however he additionally made it clear that Pfaadt’s time was coming.

“Brandon is going to pitch up here, and he’s going to be a very good player for us,” Hazen stated. “And it’s going to come. But it’s not going to come right this second.”

Instead, it is going to come Wednesday in opposition to the Rangers in Arlington. Pfaadt will take the place of Drey Jameson.

Jameson, who made the Opening Day roster as a reliever after dropping out to Ryne Nelson for the ultimate rotation spot, was shifted to the rotation after an damage to Zach Davies. Jameson was demoted to Triple-A Reno after lasting only one inning in opposition to the Padres.

Pfaadt, the staff’s No. 3 prospect, was speculated about because the one to take Jameson’s place, however with a number of off-days this previous week, the D-backs had been capable of preserve a few of their veteran pitchers on common relaxation earlier than having so as to add a fifth starter. Tuesday, the news grew to become official.

“We’re all really excited about that for him and this opportunity,” D-backs supervisor Torey Lovullo stated. “He’s worked hard to make it happen … that’s come from a lot of great instruction and player development, and it’s come from the trust and the ability to go out there and execute.”

You can learn extra about Pfaadt right here on this glorious piece by MLB Pipeline’s Sam Dykstra.