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D-backs move Pfaadt to bullpen to make room for Kelly's return BALTIMORE -- The Diamondbacks are sending Brandon Pfaadt to the bullpen and optioning reliever Taylor Rashi to prepare for Merrill Kelly’s r...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Moving to bullpen role Pfaadt will transition to the bullpen following the return of Merrill Kelly (back) from the injured list, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Impact Pfaadt has struggled mightily to find his footing over his first three starts of the 2026 campaign, as he's given up 11 runs over 16.2 innings of work. He'll search for success as a reliever while Michael Soroka will remain in Arizona's starting rotation going forward.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tagged with first loss Saturday Pfaadt (0-1) took the loss Saturday, giving up four runs (three earned) on five hits and three walks over six innings as the Diamondbacks fell 4-3 to the Phillies. He struck out si...

Impact All four runs off the right-hander crossed the plate in the third inning on back-to-back homers by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. The outing still qualified as Pfaadt's first quality start of 2026, albeit barely, as he tossed 65 of 101 pitches for strikes. He carries a 5.94 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB through 16.2 innings, and with Merrill Kelly (back) close to making his season debut, Pfaadt could get bumped from the rotation.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber, Harper homer to lead Phillies over Diamondbacks 4-3 to stop 3-game skid

Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning and Bryce Harper went deep two pitches later, boosting the Philadelphia Phillies over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Diamondbacks' Brandon Pfaadt did gender reveal with laces while pitching vs. Phillies | Sporting News This is a fun way to do it.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Diamondbacks bring win streak into game against the Phillies

The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Falls apart late in no-decision Pfaadt did not factor into the decision Sunday against Atlanta, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two over 4.2 innings.

Impact Pfaadt got off to a shaky start, surrendering a solo homer to Drake Baldwin just two batters into the game, but he briefly settled in by retiring 10 of the next 13 hitters. The right-hander ran into more trouble in the fifth inning, where two more runs came across, including one on a wild changeup that reached the backstop, allowing a free runner to come home. After surrendering five runs in his season debut and a disappointing Sunday, it's been a slow start to 2026 for the 27-year-old. Pfaadt will look to bounce back in his next outing against Philadelphia, a lineup that has been roughly middle of the pack offensively to begin the season.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks beat the Braves 6-5 in 10 innings to split the 4-game series

Ketel Marte doubled on the first pitch of the 10th inning to score automatic runner Jorge Barrosa and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Sunday to split the fo...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Braves play the Diamondbacks leading series 2-1

The Atlanta Braves meet the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 2-1 series lead

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Gives up five runs in 2026 debut Pfaadt did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing five runs on six hits and one walk over six innings in a 7-5 victory over the Tigers. He struck out three.

Impact Pfaadt retired the side in order in five of six his frames Tuesday, but the third inning was a mess as Detroit rallied for five runs on six hits. Despite that seemingly strong performance for most of the night, the right-hander generated just six swinging strikes on 85 pitches, which isn't exactly an encouraging season debut after his strikeout rate already dropped more than five percentage points to 19.2 percent from 2024 to 2025. A matchup with Atlanta this weekend presents a difficult task for Pfaadt his next time out.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Fernandez hits 2 home runs in MLB debut, leads Diamondbacks over Tigers 7-5

Jose Fernandez hit two home runs, including the go-ahead three-run shot in the eighth inning in the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks face the Tigers leading series 1-0

The Arizona Diamondbacks bring a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the Detroit Tigers

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will begin the season on the injured list

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will begin the season on the injured list

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

NL West Preview: Everyone is still chasing the Dodgers

Dave Roberts spent much of spring training thinking about how to manage the health of his two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers so they can play for the long haul once a...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Brandon Pfaadt's Adjustments are Already Paying Off 2026 is going to be a major season for Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. After an extremely up-and-down season in 2025, the...

MARCH 16 • SI.COM

Sharp in debut Pfaadt allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one over 2.1 scoreless innings in Wednesday's spring start against the Atheltics.

Impact Pfaadt threw an efficient 25 pitches (15 strikes) to get those seven outs in his Cactus League debut, as Athletic hitters were aggressive. The right-hander was behind other starters in camp, because of a side issue that cropped up during offseason workouts. Pfaadt threw all six of his pitches. Despite the late start, he should have enough time to be ready by Opening Day.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Cactus debut Wednesday Pfaadt (side) will make his Cactus League debut Wednesday against the Athletics, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact The Diamondbacks have eased Pfaadt into things this spring after he had a side issue during the offseason. Pfaadt pitched in a backfields game last week and will progress to an official spring training contest Wednesday. The right-hander is expected to be ready to roll for the beginning of the regular season.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Coming back from side issue Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Pfaadt is being "slow-played" during spring training because of a side issue that popped up over the offseason, Nick Piecoro o...

Impact Pfaadt is pitching in a backfield game Thursday and Lovullo indicated that the injury is unlikely to prevent the right-hander from being ready for the start of the season. That's if Pfaadt is able to avoid a setback, of course. The right-hander is coming off a disappointing 2025 campaign that saw him collect a 5.25 ERA over 33 starts, but his rotation spot should be secure as long as he's healthy.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Why D-backs' Brandon Pfaadt Could Bounce Back in 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt had a difficult 2025 season, to say the least. A career-low strikeout rate and a 5.25 ERA w...

FEBRUARY 19 • SI.COM

Right-hander Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks finalize a $40 million, 2-year deal

Merrill Kelly’s return to the desert is official after the Arizona Diamondbacks announced that a two-year, $40 million deal has been finalized

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Catcher James McCann agrees to $2.75 million, 1-year deal with Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back catcher James McCann on a $2.75 million, one-year deal

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Hit hard in finale Pfaadt (13-9) allowed eight runs (seven earned) on six hits and a hit-by-pitch and struck out five without walking a batter over four innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Pad...

Impact Pfaadt's season finale was a microcosm of his season -- strong control, a few mistakes and a hearty dose of bad luck. He allowed four or more runs in four of his last seven starts of the season, winning just one of those games. Overall, he ended the year at a 5.25 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 147:37 K:BB across 176.2 innings across 33 starts.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Padres

The Arizona Diamondbacks look to stop their four-game skid with a win against the San Diego Padres

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Tatís homers again, and the Padres warm up for the postseason with a 5-1 win over Diamondbacks

Fernando Tatís Jr. homered in his third consecutive game, Xander Bogaerts and Elías Díaz added two-run homers, and the San Diego Padres rolled toward the postseason with a 5-1 vict...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Perdomo hits game-winning single in 9th to keep D-backs in NL wild card race, beating Dodgers 5-4

Geraldo Perdomo hits a game-winning single in the ninth inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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