DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: NL West—ARI losing arms race?

Arizona Diamondbacks

In June, Arizona’s team ERA is 5.42 and the starting rotation has been particularly troublesome. Erstwhile ace Ian Kennedy (RHP, ARI) has scuffled to win three games and his 5.49 ERA is nearly double that of his 21-win season in 2011. Likewise with Wade Miley’s (LHP, ARI) 3.0 Ctl (1.7 in 2012); he was perhaps a bad start or two away from being lifted from the rotation. Only Trevor Cahill (RHP, ARI) seems like his slightly enigmatic self and he’s 3-7. Brandon McCarthy’s (RHP, ARI) 4.02 ERA/4.14 xERA is remarkable in light of his shoulder woes. (Patrick Corbin (LHP, ARI), he of the 9-0, 1.98 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, has been remarkable, period.)

Tyler Skaggs (LHP, ARI) has again come and gone and Randall Delgado (RHP, ARI) has...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

Everything is coming coming up roses with the youth movement in WAS, except for a new old guy blocking 3B. Plus: bullpen options in MIA & ATL; 1B in NYM; 2B in PHI; more.
Mar 10 2025 3:09am
How will José Quintana joining the Brewers impact their starting pitching depth?
Mar 8 2025 3:06am
Trey Sweeney has a lot to prove as he tries to win the starting job at shortstop. Plus, a first base battle in Minnesota and a look at some bullpens.
Mar 7 2025 3:07am
A crowded rotation in ARI; an opportunity for Bouchard in COL; no room in the LA lineup for Rushing; 5th Starter Options for SD; and Ramos primed for a solid season for SF.
FREE
Mar 6 2025 3:10am
Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers are expected to be lineup stalwarts, but uncertainty continues to grow about defensive position and how this will affect BOS's lineup.
Mar 5 2025 3:07am

Tools