The Arizona Diamondbacks moved right‑hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple‑A Reno Thursday, ending a shaky bullpen run that saw him post a 5.91 ERA in ten relief outings. Pfaadt had started the season in the rotation, but was shifted to the bullpen after newcomer Michael Soroka took a spot in the lineup. The move gives the club a chance to stretch him back into a starter role.

With right‑hander Corbin Burnes sidelined by a strained shoulder during rehab from last year’s elbow surgery, depth in the starting rotation is a priority. Arizona also placed right‑hander Taylor Clarke on the family medical emergency list, prompting the recall of Kade Strowd and Philip Abner from Reno to fill the gaps.

The roster shuffle leaves the Diamondbacks with a clearer path to stabilize their starting lineup as the season progresses. Pfaadt’s return to the mound could provide the experience the club needs while the team navigates injuries and double‑header stretches ahead.

By re‑instituting a familiar arm, the D‑backs aim to keep the bullpen from over‑reliance and maintain rotation flexibility. The decision also signals confidence in Reno’s farm system, where both Strowd and Abner have shown promise. Fans will watch to see if Pfaadt can reclaim his early‑season form.