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 no less than summer time.
Martinez suffered his harm on Wednesday within the backside of the ninth inning of a 4-3 win towards the New York Mets. Earlier than exiting with no outs, he allowed a solo residence 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.
The dual harm updates are a big hit to a staff with playoff aspirations.
Regardless of ending final season with a greater document than in 2023, once they gained the Nationwide League pennant, the Diamondbacks failed to achieve the postseason in 2024.
Within the loaded NL West, Arizona might be in peril of lacking the playoffs once more, particularly if its bullpen turns into a difficulty.
Relievers Jalen Beeks and Shelby Miller are the staff’s high remaining reduction arms, however as an alternative of filling the center innings like on most events, they might be wanted on the finish of video games. Proper-handed seven-year veteran Kevin Ginkel made his season debut on Wednesday and can doubtless obtain late-inning motion.
Arizona’s employees might put on skinny with out its high two choices, and pressure supervisor Torey Lovullo to depend on lesser gamers than he had at the beginning 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. In addition they path the Padres (19-11) and Giants (19-12).
In line with FanGraphs projections, Arizona has a 54.5 p.c likelihood of reaching the playoffs. Its offense ranks eighth in on-base proportion (.330) and fourth in slugging (.437), giving it an opportunity to hit its technique to victories with out its two greatest relievers.
However for a staff that is already fallen behind within the division standings, Puk and Martinez’s absences are the very last thing the Diamondbacks want.
