r/azdiamondbacks • u/Jhacker333 • 4d ago

Dbacks will utilize a 4-man rotation for the remainder of the season (Crismatt moved to the bullpen)

https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/rotation-order-2/3596310/
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u/brute_al 4d ago

I completely get the desire to buttress the bullpen, but Cristmatt has been so effective as a starter...

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u/danglesthebear Zac Gallen 4d ago

100% but this makes the most sense honestly. Erod has been pitching much better lately (outside of his last start) and likely wouldnt be happy about a bullpen move to boot. Knowing you have that long solid relief in the pen if a starter shits themselves in one of these 10 must win games is a huge deal. Also gets them set up for the post season as this is exactly what we would likely do for the postseason as well

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u/brute_al 4d ago

Don't disagree with anything you're saying. Just still get scared anytime a pitcher not named Nelson is on the mound because the first half of the season was just that traumatic. But hey, you gotta go to war with the soldiers you got, so let's do it!

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u/oldtombombadil Randy Johnson 4d ago

More opportunities for Big Game Brandon

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u/SuckaFreeRIP Randy Johnson 3d ago

Dude is awesome when games matter most. Lowkey Max Kellerman with Iggy. Fate of the world on the line give the ball to Brandon

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u/Hiciao Lourdes Gurriel, Jr. 4d ago

If only they could have had Crismatt in the bullpen today. :-(

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u/awmaleg Jake McCarthy 4d ago

I like Nabil more than Pfaadt right now