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Diamondbacks Face Season Setbacks with Puk and Moreno Injuries

6/21/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a tough blow for the Arizona Diamondbacks, manager Torey Lovullo revealed that relief pitcher A.J. Puk will be out for the season following elbow surgery. Adding to the team's woes, catcher Gabriel Moreno is sidelined for weeks with a hairline fracture in his right index finger, further straining their pitching depth as injuries mount.

History

Historical Context

In 2011, Major League Baseball introduced stricter pitcher workload guidelines due to a rise in arm injuries, with over 50% of pitchers affected throughout their careers. The Arizona Diamondbacks, facing similar challenges today, are grappling with A.J. Puk's season-ending elbow surgery and Gabriel Moreno's injury, highlighting ongoing concerns about player health and its impact on team performance.

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Story summary

In a tough blow for the Arizona Diamondbacks, manager Torey Lovullo revealed that relief pitcher A.J. Puk will be out for the season following elbow surgery. Adding to the team's woes, catcher Gabriel Moreno is sidelined for weeks with a hairline fracture in his right index finger, further straining their pitching depth as injuries mount.

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