ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

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

Jun 29, 2013, 6:04 PM | Updated: 6:05 pm

Follow @AZSports...

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.

Comments

Comment guidelines: No name-calling, personal attacks, profanity, or insults. Please keep the conversation civil and help us moderate comments by reporting abuse.
comments powered by Disqus

Arizona Diamondbacks

Catcher Gabriel Moreno...

Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks’ Gabriel Moreno continues improving at throwing runners out

Gabriel Moreno had a breakout defensive season for the Diamondbacks last year, and he continues to improve his strengths.

6 hours ago

Ketel Marte...

Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks stay in rut offensively, cannot solve Padres’ Dylan Cease

The turning point of Friday's Diamondbacks loss to the Padres was clear, when the game turned from pitcher's duel to blowout.

20 hours ago

Alek Thomas...

Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks’ Alek Thomas, Paul Sewald taking steps to return next week

The Diamondbacks are targeting next week's Cincinnati Reds series for center fielder Alek Thomas and closer Paul Sewald.

1 day ago

Relief pitcher Matt Bowman #51 of the Minnesota Twins throws against Ehire Adrianza #13 of the Los ...

Kellan Olson

D-backs acquire reliever Matt Bowman, move Merrill Kelly to 60-day IL

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Bowman from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday for cash.

2 days ago

Beekeeper clearing the bees at Chase Field D-backs-Dodgers game....

Bailey Leasure

Hero beekeeper Matt Hilton getting own Topps baseball card

Matt Hilton, the beekeeper who cleared the bee swarm at Tuesday's game between the D-backs and Dodgers is getting his own Topps baseball card.

2 days ago

Jordan Montgomery...

Alex Weiner

What went wrong for Jordan Montgomery, Diamondbacks in loss to Dodgers

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said nothing went the way they expected after a blowout loss to the Dodgers.

3 days ago

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