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Apr 13, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher A.J. Puk (33) comes in to close in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

A.J. Puk Injury Forces Diamondbacks to Shake Up Their Bullpen

The injury to A.J. Puk could lead to a major shakeup of the back end of the Diamondbacks bullpen the next couple of weeks.

Michael McDermott
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Apr 13, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher A.J. Puk (33) comes in to close in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

A.J. Puk Injury Forces Diamondbacks to Shake Up Their Bullpen

The injury to A.J. Puk could lead to a major shakeup of the back end of the Diamondbacks bullpen the next couple of weeks.

Michael McDermott
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Apr 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) singles in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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Apr 13, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martinez (63) on the mound in the eighth against the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
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Aug 21, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; The Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate after defeating the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
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Apr 12, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas (5) and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) celebrate with Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) after a walk-off sacrifice fly RBI by Gurriel Jr. against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Joe Mantiply (35) on the mound to pitch in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
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Apr 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) at bat during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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Apr 4, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) reacts after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo watches his team from the dugout as they play against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
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Apr 2, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (23) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) signals to his teammates after his double during their Opening Day game against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on March 27, 2025.
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Mar 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen (23) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
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