Holes open up in Dbacks rotation
Jun 20 2026
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Arizona Diamondbacks
NEWS: Arizona placed RHP Ryne Nelson on the 15-day IL with a strained right elbow and recalled RHP Yilber Díaz from the minors.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Nelson was scratched from his scheduled start on Friday which was initially labeled a partially torn flexor tendon. He’s been officially diagnosed with an elbow strain and is likely due for a lengthy absence. Further tests in the coming days should determine the severity of the injury and the necessity for surgery. Michael Soroka had his start pushed up to replace Nelson and suffered an injury of his own. The righty was pulled in the second inning for posterior left hip discomfort. It’s unclear if Soroka will require an IL stint, but it was a tough...
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