Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen Lands on Injured List with Elbow Inflammation

The Arizona Diamondbacks are facing a significant setback as they placed right-hander Zac Gallen on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. This development comes just before a crucial game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, prompting manager Torey Lovullo to make a last-minute adjustment by recalling left-hander Mitch Bratt to take the mound.

Gallen, 30, has been struggling on the field, registering a dismal 0-5 record with an 8.24 ERA over his last eight starts, a stretch that began on May 29. Overall this season, he holds a 3-9 record with a 6.34 ERA across 19 starts. Lovullo noted that Gallen had expressed discomfort, leading the team to seek further evaluation. “I think he felt something and he spoke up, and that’s when we decided to get him examined,” Lovullo explained, adding that a recovery timeline will be established during the All-Star break.

In his eight-year major league career, Gallen has amassed a record of 69-61 with a 3.83 ERA over 195 career starts for both the Miami Marlins and the Diamondbacks. His talent was recognized earlier this season when he was selected as a National League All-Star and finished third in the NL Cy Young Award voting.

The 23-year-old Bratt will be making his second appearance for the Diamondbacks after making his major league debut on June 24. In that outing against the St. Louis Cardinals, he performed admirably, allowing just one run over three innings. With Gallen sidelined, Bratt’s performance will be closely watched as the Diamondbacks navigate this challenging phase of the season.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.