The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired left-handed reliever A.J. Puk from the Miami Marlins, the groups introduced late Thursday. The Marlins in change for Puk will obtain a pair of prospects: infielder Deyvison De Los Santos and infielder/outfielder Andrew Pintar.
Puk, 29, started the season within the Marlins’ rotation, however after 4 disastrous begins he was returned to his extra acquainted bullpen function. As a reliever this 12 months, Puk has pitched to a 2.08 ERA with 33 strikeouts and 6 walks in 30 1/3 innings. For his profession, he owns an ERA+ of 109 throughout elements of 5 big-league seasons. Puk is not eligible at no cost company till after the 2026 season. With Arizona, Puk figures to change into supervisor Torey Lovullo’s go-to lefty setup man behind nearer Paul Sewald.
On the Marlins’ aspect of issues, the 21-year-old De Los Santos seems to be the prize of the deal. The 2024 Futures Sport participant this season has hit a complete of 28 house runs in a mixed 87 video games on the Double- and Triple-A ranges. For his profession, the Dominican Republic native has a slash line of .293/.343/.508 in 4 minor-league seasons. This season, he is frolicked at first, third, and DH. Pintar, 23 and a former Brigham Younger product, has batted .266/.355/.413 in two minor-league campaigns. He was promoted to Double-A not way back and has spent most of his time as a professional in middle whereas additionally seeing time in left and at second base.
The D-backs had been presumed to be on the border between purchaser and vendor heading towards the July 30 commerce deadline. The Puk commerce, nevertheless, clearly alerts that they intend to fortify the roster for an additional playoff push. The reigning Nationwide League champions have little hope of catching the Dodgers within the NL West. Nevertheless, the NL wild-card race options many groups and a substantial amount of compression within the standings. Arizona presently has a 53-50 report and are one recreation behind the Padres for the third and remaining wild-card spot within the NL. Presently, the Nationwide League options 9 groups in playoff place or inside 5 1/2 video games of the ultimate wild-card berth.
