Rattlesnake Relief aj puk Manager Torey Lovullo told reporters on Friday (linked via Nick Piecoro of the Republic of Arizona) that the manager told reporters that he had paused his throwing plan. PUK will visit Dr. Neal Elattrache before deciding on the next step. Lovullo called it a “slight discomfort” and noted that the star Southpaw initially hoped he would continue to throw it away.
PUK has been flexor muscle strain since mid-April. The organization has been hoping that he will repair the injury without the need for surgery. Probably still, but any setbacks in the forearm/elbow injury are worrying. This is especially true considering that PUK had a 2018 Tommy John surgery on its medical chart. Even if subsequent visits go smoothly, the shutdown will somewhat delay his return schedule.
This is the latest bad news from Arizona bullpen. puk and Justin Martinez It should serve as Lovalo’s 1-2 punches in the later game. Puk appeared eight times before IL stayed. Martinez played in 17 games and suffered an elbow injury last week. That immediately proved serious, and the team announced tonight that he would be participating in the second elbow surgery of his career.
Arizona bullpen is a huge weakness. They entered the game tonight with an average running rate of 5.21, ranking 27th in the Major League Baseball. PUK and Martinez are the biggest factor, but they also see former major contributors Ryan Thompson and Kevin Ginkel Struggle in the difficult years. Low cost acquisition Shelby Miller and Jalen Beeks Always their most reliable relief. If the D defender is added on the deadline, you will need to obtain multiple bullpen weapons.
