SAN DIEGO — The Arizona Diamondbacks placed closer Shelby Miller on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain ahead of Monday’s game at the San Diego Padres, yet another gut punch when it comes to their bullpen.
Arizona recalled right-hander Juan Morillo from Triple-A Reno in Miller’s place.
The Diamondbacks already lost co-closers A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez to season-ending elbow surgeries and recently placed reliever Ryan Thompson on the IL (scapular strain).
Without Miller to close games, the Diamondbacks have Kevin Ginkel, Jalen Beeks, Kyle Backhus, John Curtiss, Jake Woodford and Morillo to pick from in the ninth inning if the opportunity arises. Bryce Jarvis and Anthony DeSclafani threw bulk innings on Sunday.
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Miller took over the closer role in the absence of Puk and Martinez, as he has been the most reliable arm in Arizona’s bullpen throughout this season.
In 37 appearances, Miller sports a 1.98 ERA with an 0.96 WHIP. He’s picked up 10 saves in a redemption arc for him with this franchise.
The Diamondbacks infamously traded No. 1 overall pick Dansby Swanson for Miller ahead of the 2016 season, a deal that backfired as Miller failed to live up to his billing as an All-Star starting pitcher in 2015. Miller made only 29 appearances across three seasons with a 6.35 ERA.
Miller later revived his big league career as a reliever, and after a couple solid seasons, he returned to Arizona this past spring training on a minor league deal. He made the team out of camp and has been a mainstay since.
Morillo returns after getting optioned on July 2. The D-backs were able to bring him back before the mandatory 15 days down since he is replacing an injured player.
The fire-throwing righty has made 28 big league appearances as a rookie with a 4.01 ERA, 25 strikeouts and 13 walks across 24.2 innings.
The severity of Miller’s injury is not yet known publicly, and this is a developing story.
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