Puk hasn’t pitched since April 17 however had 4 saves and a 3.38 ERA when wholesome. He was initially positioned on the 15-day IL, however now Arizona will not have him again on the mound till not less than summer season.
Martinez suffered his damage on Wednesday within the backside of the ninth inning of a 4-3 win in opposition to the New York Mets. Earlier than exiting with no outs, he allowed a solo house run and two walks for his worst outing of the season.
Martinez appeared in 12 video games in 2025, recording a 2.70 ERA with three saves.Â
The dual damage updates are a major hit to a group with playoff aspirations.
Regardless of ending final season with a greater document than in 2023, after they gained the Nationwide League pennant, the Diamondbacks failed to achieve the postseason in 2024.
Within the loaded NL West, Arizona could possibly be in peril of lacking the playoffs once more, particularly if its bullpen turns into a problem.
Relievers Jalen Beeks and Shelby Miller are the group’s prime remaining reduction arms, however as an alternative of filling the center innings like on most events, they could possibly be wanted on the finish of video games. Proper-handed seven-year veteran Kevin Ginkel made his season debut on Wednesday and can possible obtain late-inning motion.
Arizona’s workers might put on skinny with out its prime two choices, and power supervisor Torey Lovullo to depend on lesser gamers than he had initially of the season.
Per FanGraphs, the Diamondbacks entered Thursday ranked No. 22 in reliever ERA (4.60). These numbers might decline additional with out Puk and Martinez.
The Diamondbacks (16-14) are fourth within the NL West, 4.5 video games behind the Dodgers (21-10) for first. Additionally they path the Padres (19-11) and Giants (19-12).
In line with FanGraphs projections, Arizona has a 54.5 % probability of reaching the playoffs. Its offense ranks eighth in on-base share (.330) and fourth in slugging (.437), giving it an opportunity to hit its strategy to victories with out its two greatest relievers.
However for a group that is already fallen behind within the division standings, Puk and Martinez’s absences are the very last thing the Diamondbacks want.
