The Diamondbacks are set to recall left-hander Tommy Henry from Triple-A Reno to start against the Cardinals, with a likely move to place Merrill Kelly on the 15-day IL due to a shoulder injury.

By the Numbers
  • Tommy Henry has given up 15 runs on 25 hits over 18 1/3 innings this season.
  • Merrill Kelly boasts a 2.19 ERA over his first four starts, continuing his strong performance in his sixth season with Arizona.
Yes, But

There is a possibility that one of Arizona’s relievers could land on the IL instead of Kelly, adding uncertainty to the final decision.

State of Play
  • Merrill Kelly, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Ryne Nelson are currently dealing with injuries, putting pressure on the D-Backs' pitching staff.
  • Arizona brought up Slade Cecconi to fill in for Kelly's start, showing the team's depth in responding to pitching challenges.
What's Next

If Kelly is indeed placed on the IL, the team will heavily rely on Jordan Montgomery and Tommy Henry to step up in the pitching rotation to support Zac Gallen and Brandon Pfaadt.

Bottom Line

The Diamondbacks face pitching challenges with key players like Kelly dealing with injuries, highlighting the importance of depth and performance from their pitching staff to maintain competitiveness in the league.