Diamondbacks reinstate J.J. Putz from 15-day DL

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Saturday morning that right-handed pitcher J.J. Putz has been reinstated from the 15-day disabled list.

The team has also optioned right-handed pitcher Zeke Spruill to Triple-A Reno.

Putz, 35, suffered a right elbow strain in a May 7 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In four rehab games with the Triple-A Reno team, the relief pitcher allowed 1 run over 4.0 innings, with 2 hits, 3 walks and 4 strikeouts.

Putz has 5 saves over 9 opportunities with a 4.26 ERA in 14 games with the Diamondbacks so far this season.

Spruill, 23, appeared in four games in his first stint in the majors. He allowed 1 run and 4 hits over 4.1 innings and had 5 strikeouts for the Diamondbacks.

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