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Gets another turn through rotation Pfaadt is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Marlins at Chase Field.

Impact Even though Pfaadt was tagged for seven earned runs on nine hits -- including four home runs -- in his MLB debut last Wednesday at Texas, the Diamondbacks will give one of their top pitching prospects at least one more chance to prove he's worthy of a longer stay in the big-league rotation. Assuming Pfaadt can escape Tuesday's outing with a more credible line than he submitted in his debut, he'll likely receive his second start of the week this upcoming Sunday against the Giants, also at Chase Field. Pfaadt led all minor leaguers with 218 strikeouts in 2022 and never posted a walk rate above 6.5 percent across any of his stops as a professional, so if he can do a better job of limiting damage on flyballs in his future starts, the right-hander's fantasy upside could be immense.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders four homers in debut Pfaadt took a no-decision in his major-league debut against the Rangers on Wednesday, allowing seven runs on nine hits with three strikeouts and a walk across 4.2 innings.

Impact The 24-year-old was called up from Triple-A Reno and rocked in his first taste of the big leagues as Texas launched four home runs, including two from Josh Jung. Pfaadt totaled 218 strikeouts across 167 innings between the Double-A and Triple-A levels last year and has major strikeout potential, but he generated just seven swinging strikes versus the Rangers. Assuming he stick sin the rotation, the right-hander tentatively lines up for a matchup with Miami early next week.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Call-up confirmed The Diamondbacks announced that Pfaadt's contract has been selected from Triple-A Reno ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Impact The 24-year-old right-hander will be making his much-anticipated big-league debut in Texas, stepping into a back-end rotation spot for Arizona after the team recently released Madison Bumgarner and optioned Drey Jameson to Triple-A. Pfaadt attracted attention in the minors through his gaudy strikeout rates, as he punched out 218 batters in 167 innings between Reno and Double-A Amarillo in 2022 and has struck out 30 in 25.1 innings thus far in 2023. The strikeout potential Pfaadt brings to the table makes him an intriguing speculative pickup in nearly any league where he might be available on the waiver wire.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To make MLB debut Wednesday Pfaadt will indeed be called up to make his major-league debut Wednesday against the Rangers, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The writing was on the wall when the Diamondbacks listed Wednesday's starter as "TBA" and now comes confirmation that Pfaadt will fill that spot. One of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball, the 24-year-old right-hander has registered a 3.91 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 30:6 K:BB through 25.1 innings (five starts) this season with Triple-A Reno. He tallied 218 strikeouts in 167 innings last year between Double-A and Triple-A. That swing-and-miss upside makes Pfaadt a must-add in all standard fantasy formats.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could make MLB debut Wednesday Pfaadt could start Wednesday's game against the Rangers, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic.

Impact Nothing has been officially announced, but it seems like things are trending in that direction. Arizona has an open spot in the rotation and Pfaadt has checked all the boxes for his Triple-A development. He would be making the start on a couple extra days of rest. Pfaadt, who logged 167 innings in the minors last season, has a career 3.00 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 104 strikeouts in 87 innings in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could move up Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said the team has no plans to use a four-man rotation, meaning Pfaadt could be called up to take Drey Jameson's spot in the rotation, Theo Mackie of t...

Impact The Diamondbacks demoted Jameson to Triple-A Reno on Monday and, with three days off the next two weeks, could work a four-man rotation for a stretch. However, Lovullo is not inclined to go that way. Pfaadt started last Thursday for Reno. His turn comes up again Wednesday, although a day off Monday sets him up to start Tuesday on normal rest. That would put him on schedule to be available Saturday, the next time Jameson's turn in the rotation is due.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in start Pfaadt allowed three hits and one walk while striking out eight over seven scoreless innings for Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Impact Pfaadt turned in his most dominant performance of the season during a week the organization's parent club underwent a shakeup in the rotation. The Diamondbacks designated Madison Bumgarner for assignment; however, the club opted for Tommy Henry as an initial replacement for a start this coming Monday. After a rocky first start, Pfaadt has settled in over the subsequent three outings, posting a 1.62 ERA and 18:4 K:BB ratio over 16.2 innings.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching at Triple-A on Thursday Pfaadt is scheduled to start Thursday for Triple-A Reno, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com reports.

Impact It's notable that Pfaadt is basically on the same pitching schedule as Madison Bumgarner, who was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Thursday morning. Pfaadt could eventually slide into Arizona's starting rotation as a direct replacement for MadBum, though Tommy Henry will reportedly get the first such turn. Pfaadt, 24, has posted a 3.63 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 395:64 K:BB in 312 career minor-league innings and entered the 2023 campaign as a consensus top-100 prospect. He's tallied 17 strikeouts through 13.1 frames this year with Reno.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE