TOMMY HENRY NEWS

Optioned to minors The Diamondbacks optioned Henry to Triple-A Reno on Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-hander entered camp with long odds of cracking Arizona's Opening Day rotation, and he'll head to Triple-A after giving up six earned runs over 7.1 frames in Cactus League action. Henry had a 7.04 ERA across 38.1 major-league innings last year and could serve as a spot starter or long reliever for the Diamondbacks at some point this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Throws three relief innings Henry allowed two hits and struck out four over three scoreless relief innings in Saturday's spring game against the Cubs.

Impact Henry followed starter Zac Gallen, throwing innings three through five, and appears headed for a long relief job or a spot in the rotation at Triple-A Reno. The left-hander made 27 starts (29 appearances) between the majors and minors in 2024 and was far more effective in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, where he ranked fourth in ERA (4.25) among pitchers with at least 20 starts.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks players tie the knot during offseason Four Diamondbacks players — pitchers Brandon Pfaadt, Ryne Nelson and Tommy Henry and outfielder Jake McCarthy — got married over the winter.

MARCH 1 • AZCENTRAL.COM

4 weddings and a baseball: DBacks nuptials had ice sculpture of a dog, a greenhouse and more Four Diamondbacks players — pitchers Brandon Pfaadt, Ryne Nelson and Tommy Henry and outfielder Jake McCarthy — tied the knot over the winte...

MARCH 1 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Knocked around Sunday Henry allowed four runs on five hits while striking out one over 1.1 innings in Sunday's spring game against Seattle.

Impact Henry had a benign first inning but ran into trouble in the second frame and was removed after 40 pitches. The left-hander should serve as a depth starter at Triple-A Reno but could also be used a long reliever for the Diamondbacks.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks game report: Veteran bats wake up; Tommy Henry hit hard Diamondbacks regulars hadn’t put many good swings on balls, which made RF Jake McCarthy’s double in the second inning notable on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 23 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Cooking up cutter Henry said Sunday that he's been working on adding a cutter to his repertoire during the offseason, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. The left-hander is adding a sixth pitch t...

Impact Henry said the cutter is still a work-in-progress, and the end goal is for it to speed up right-handed batters and make lefties pause when delivered. Change is needed, after both righties and lefties teed off on Henry, who opened the 2024 season in Arizona's rotation before eventually being optioned to Triple-A Reno. The 27-year-old finished with a 7.04 ERA over nine outings (seven starts) for the Diamondbacks. Arizona now has a surplus of starting pitching ahead of Henry, who is likely to begin 2025 at Reno, for whom he has a respectable 4.20 ERA over three seasons in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy Henry to Begin Challenging Series vs Dodgers The left-hander will face a gauntlet of dangerous hitters as the Dodgers come to Chase Field.

APRIL 29, 2024 • SI.COM

Tommy Henry is Back in a Pinch With a rotation decimated by injury, the recently demoted left-hander is brought right back up to start against Steven Matz and the Cardinal...

APRIL 23, 2024 • SI.COM

Falters in season debut Henry (0-1) took the loss against Colorado on Saturday, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four batters over four-plus innings.

Impact Henry got through four frames having allowed a manageable two runs, but he unraveled in the fifth. In that inning, the Rockies put their first three batters on base to chase Henry, and all three crossed the plate to mar the hurler's final stat line. Henry received a spot in the rotation as a result of Eduardo Rodriguez landing on the IL with a lat injury, but he'll likely need to pitch much better to remain a starter when Rodriguez returns or when Jordan Montgomery, whom the Diamondbacks signed March 26, is ramped up enough to join the big club.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens in rotation Henry will be part of the rotation to start the season, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Henry, who appeared to fall behind Ryne Nelson in bid for the fifth starter job, enters the rotation due to an injury to Eduardo Rodriguez (lat). Arizona manager Torey Lovullo did not have a timetable for Rodriguez's return, but given his need to build up once he's ready to begin throwing again, Henry should get multiple starts in April.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could open in rotation Henry could claim a spot in the rotation after Eduardo Rodriguez (lat) was shut down from throwing, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Diamondbacks confirmed Rodriguez will begin the season on the injured list, which opens up a second spot in the rotation. Henry had been competing with Ryne Nelson and Bryce Jarvis for the No. 5 job, but Nelson had the clear edge on that based on spring results. Gilbert believes Arizona will keep both Henry and Nelson as starters, while Jarvis could serve as the long man in the bullpen. Henry had a few rough spring starts before a scoreless 3.1 innings Wednesday. The left-hander finished the Cactus League with a 6.88 ERA, 12 strikeouts and six walks over 17 innings (six appearances). It's possible he throws in one of the two games scheduled Monday or Tuesday against the Guardians after Arizona breaks camp.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pfaadt sharp, Henry has to 'grind' in latest rotation bid GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Rotation candidates Brandon Pfaadt and Tommy Henry had mixed results when they piggybacked their way through the Diamondb...

MARCH 5, 2024 • MLB.COM

Sharp in Cactus League opener Henry allowed one hit and struck out three over two scoreless innings in Friday's spring start against the Rockies.

Impact Henry, pitching for the first time since a July 30 elbow injury ended his 2023 season, threw 15 of 22 pitches for strikes. He had command of all his pitches and was pleased with the results of mechanical tweaks implemented during the offseason, per Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. The left-hander focused on his hips and making his front side sturdier, designed to achieve consistency with his release point. With Friday's outcome, Henry staked an early claim to the fifth spot in the rotation, which is seen as a competition, along with Ryne Nelson, Slade Cecconi and Bryce Jarvis.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen consideration for NLCS Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Henry (elbow) could be a bullpen option in the NLCS against the Phillies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Henry has been on the shelf since late July due to inflammation in his left elbow, but he resumed throwing off a mound toward the end of the regular season and faced live hitters in Friday's intrasquad game at Chase Field. Prior to the lengthy IL stint, the 26-year-old southpaw held a 4.15 ERA and 64:35 K:BB in 89 innings (16 starts, one relief appearance) with Arizona.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Henry (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Henry is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Tuesday, but he probably won't be a consideration for the Diamondbacks' postseason roster unless they make a deep run. The 26-year-old left-hander has been on the injured list since late July because of elbow inflammation.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not throwing Manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Henry (elbow) still has not started his throwing program and he may be "past the point of no return," Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com rep...

Impact Lovullo said last week that there was a chance Henry returns in a bullpen role before the end of the season, but his chances appear to be fading. If Henry isn't able to begin his throwing program within the next few days, it's certainly possible the D-backs shift their focus to getting Henry ready for the start of spring training next year.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could still pitch in 2023 Manager Torey Lovullo believes Henry (elbow) could return in time for the end of the 2023 season, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Lovullo goes on to state that it would be nearly impossible to ramp Henry back up to a starting role, but if he's activated in time, the southpaw could be utilized out of the bullpen. Henry was shifted to the 60-day injured list Saturday, meaning he won't be eligible for a return until Sept. 29.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifted to 60-day IL Henry (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Henry has been on the 15-day IL since July 30 and he will now be ineligible to return until the Diamondbacks' final series of the regular season versus Houston in late September. The move created a spot on the 40-man roster for Nabil Crismatt, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D-Backs put LPH Tommy Henry on IL, reinstate RHP Cole Sulser The Arizona Diamondbacks placed left-handed Tommy Henry on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left elbow inflammation.

JULY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Moved to IL with inflamed elbow The Diamondbacks placed Henry on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left elbow inflammation.

Impact With a 4.15 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 7.6 K-BB% over 89 innings this season, Henry was already miscast as a mid-rotation starter for the pitching-starved Diamondbacks, but his move to the IL is a huge loss nonetheless. Per Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com, manager Torey Lovullo said Henry won't require surgery after an MRI ruled out any structural damage to his elbow, but the southpaw will still be barred from throwing for about a week before Arizona outlines a more precise timeline for his return. Henry seems likely to spend more than the minimum 15 days on the shelf.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles early in loss Henry (5-4) allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out six over six innings, taking the loss Friday versus the Mariners.

Impact Henry gave up all four runs and five of the seven baserunners during an ugly first inning. He was able to settle down from there, but the damage was already done, sending the southpaw to his third straight loss. In that span, he's given up 11 runs (10 earned) over 14.2 innings following a three-start stretch in which he allowed just two runs across 18.1 frames. For the season, Henry owns a 4.15 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 64:35 K:BB through 89 innings across 17 appearances (16 starts). He's lined up for a road start in San Francisco next week.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erratic in third loss Henry (5-3) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs (three earned) on four hits and four walks over 4.1 innings as the Diamondbacks fell 9-6 to the Reds. He struck out two and al...

Impact Some shaky defense by Geraldo Perdomo did him no favors, but Henry created plenty of problems for himself as he tossed only 47 of 88 pitches for strikes before getting the hook. The southpaw has issued four free passes in two of his last three outings, and since the beginning of June he's posted a 4.29 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 33:18 K:BB through 42 innings. Henry will look for a better result in his next start, likely to come at home next week against the Cardinals.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes rare loss Henry (5-2) took the loss Sunday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk over 4.1 innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out five.

Impact After going at least 5.2 innings in each of his last four starts, Henry was pulled after 4.1 innings (81 pitches) Sunday. He struggled with the Blue Jays' talented lineup, allowing more hits (7) Sunday than he had given up in his last two starts combined (6). The loss was Henry's second of the season and his first since May 11 (10 starts). Henry's taken significant steps forward in his second MLB season, owning a 3.89 ERA and 1.35 WHIP, but he still has room for improvement with strikeouts (6.4 K/9) and limiting power (1.4 HR/9).

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walks four in solid start Henry allowed two hits and four walks while striking out two over six scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Mets on Wednesday.

Impact Henry didn't have the sharpest command, but he was able to limit the damage quite well in his third scoreless outing of the campaign. He's rounding into form with just four runs allowed over 24.1 innings across his last four starts. He'll conclude the first half with a 3.75 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 51:29 K:BB through 74.1 innings across 14 appearances (13 starts), emerging as a solid mid-rotation option for Arizona.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE