Diamondbacks, streaking Smith set for matchup with Brewers
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JON DUPLANTIER
Surrenders five earned runs Duplantier (0-1) allowed five earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three across four innings to take the loss Thursday against the Brewers.
Impact The 26-year-old was hit hard throughout his short outing, highlighted by the three home runs he surrendered. The biggest blow came on a three-run shot by Christian Yelich in the third inning. Duplantier has drawn the start in each of his two outings in the majors this season, though he's struggled to a 9.35 ERA with eight strikeouts and five walks across 8.2 innings.
JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Duplantier 'disappointed' by Brenly's remark MILWAUKEE -- The game, a 7-4 loss to the Brewers, was over, and Jon Duplantier had finished dissecting his outing -- "inconsistent" was the...
JUNE 4, 2021 • MLB.COM
Diamondbacks pitcher Jon Duplantier on the Bob Brenly/Marcus Stroman comment Diamondbacks pitcher Jon Duplantier talked about why he was disappointed to hear Bob Brenly's remark about Marcus Stroman's durag this week.
JUNE 4, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Diamondbacks' Jon Duplantier says comments like Bob Brenly's push back against progress Diamondbacks pitcher Jon Duplantier explains why he was disappointed to hear broadcaster Bob Brenly's remark about Marcus Stroman on Tuesday...
JUNE 4, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Yelich leads Brewers' power surge in 7-4 win over Arizona
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Arizona broadcaster Brenly taking time off after comment
Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Bob Brenly is stepping away from the booth over the next week after facing backlash for an on-air comment about New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroma...JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picking up start Thursday Duplantier is listed as the Diamondbacks' probable pitcher for Thursday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Initially expected to serve in a long-relief role for Arizona following his May 25 call-up, Duplantier was pressed into starting duty two days later when Matt Peacock was scratched with an illness. Peacock is healthy again, but Duplantier could have a more permanent spot in the rotation after Madison Bumgarner experienced left shoulder discomfort in his outing Wednesday, with the issue putting him at risk of a move to the injured list. Over four career starts in the big leagues between 2019 and 2021, Duplantier owns a 6.62 ERA over 17.2 innings.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks, streaking Smith set for matchup with Brewers
Arizona's Smith puts 13-game hit streak on the line against BrewersJUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lindor scores winning run in 9th, Mets beat D-backs 7-6
Pete Alonso scored Francisco Lindor with a go-ahead single in the ninth inning, James McCann homered and drove in four, and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unimpressive in spot start Duplantier gave up four runs on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts in 4.2 innings versus St. Louis on Thursday. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact The right-hander made a spot start after Matt Peacock (illness) was scratched Thursday. Duplantier was on the hook for the loss, but Arizona rallied in the seventh and eighth innings to tie the game. The 26-year-old last pitched in the majors in 2019, where he had a 4.42 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 36.2 innings. Duplantier is expected to work in a long-relief role going forward, although he could continue to be a candidate for spot starts if needed.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Molina's double in 10th leads Cards past skidding D-backs
Yadier Molina had an RBI double in the 10th inning that led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have lost 11 straight gamesMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Thursday Duplantier will start Thursday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Duplantier was recalled by the Diamondbacks on Tuesday and is expected to mainly serve as a long reliever, but he'll step in as a starter on short notice after Matt Peacock (illness) was scratched from his scheduled start. Duplantier is stretched out, so he should be able to handle a full workload in his season debut.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Role confirmed Duplantier will pitch in a long relief role for now, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Duplantier was called up to take Taylor Widener's roster spot, but apparently he will not take his spot in the rotation. Duplantier is stretched out and could enter the rotation on an as-needed basis.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Evan Longoria powers San Francisco past Arizona
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Zach Buchanan: The Diamondbacks recall Jon Duplantier, and... - The Athletic The Diamondbacks recall Jon Duplantier, and Taylor Widener is back on the injured list with a groin strain.
MAY 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Recalled to big leagues Duplantier was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
Impact The righty begins his first stint with the Diamondbacks of 2021 after opting out in 2020 and not making the big-league club in spring training this year. Duplantier, who posted a 4.42 ERA across 15 appearances as both a starter and a reliever in 2019, has stretched out to be a starter and figures to fill the rotation spot of Taylor Widener (groin), who was placed on the injured list Tuesday. However, he put up a 7.71 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 4:5 K:BB in seven innings across two Triple-A starts before getting the call.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stretched out Duplantier threw a simulated game where he got up to 68 pitches and 5.1 innings, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact With the Diamondbacks on the road, Duplantier is on the taxi squad and stretched out in case a starter is needed. He's a name to file away in case the team moves struggling starter Luke Weaver to the bullpen. Manager Torey Lovullo had been considering the next steps for Weaver and decided to keep him in the rotation for now.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to Triple-A Duplantier was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.
Impact The 26-year-old missed some time in camp after cutting his finger with a razor, and he won't make Arizona's Opening Day roster. Duplantier sat out the 2020 campaign due to an elbow injury and should return to the majors at some point this season.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Role to be determined Duplantier could get another one or two outings before the end of camp, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Duplantier missed about two weeks of camp after cutting his finger with a razor at home. He returned to action Wednesday, but manager Torey Lovullo was non-committal if Duplantier, who's thrown just three spring innings to date, will have shown enough to be added to the Opening Day bullpen. Lovullo did confirm that if the right-hander does not open the season with the Diamondbacks, he would be stretched out as a starter in the minors.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to action Duplantier (hand) threw a perfect inning in Wednesday's spring game against Cleveland.
Impact Duplantier, who had an outing scratched due to a cut on his finger, returned to action, making just his second Cactus League appearance. He's been building up slower than others due to an elbow injury that wiped out his 2020 season. As such, he may head to extended spring training.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Throws bullpen Duplantier (hand) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact Duplantier sustained a cut on a finger of his pitching hand last week that prevented him from making a scheduled appearance. He threw 30 pitches Saturday and came out of it feeling good. Arizona coaches will determine the next step, whether that will be another bullpen session or facing live hitters.
MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Outing scratched Duplantier cut his hand and did not make a scheduled appearance Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact Arizona manager Torey Lovullo talked down the injury and doesn't expect it to linger. Duplantier, who didn't play in 2020 due to an elbow injury, has appeared in just one Cactus League game, and that one game was March 4, 11 days ago. That usage suggests the right-hander is not in the Diamondbacks' bullpen plans, and perhaps the elbow isn't up to snuff. Duplantier could eventually operate as a starter at Triple-A Reno, where he started 11 games for the Aces in 2019.
MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy again Duplantier (elbow) is healthy and throwing at spring training, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Duplantier had a lost season in 2020 due to an elbow injury, and his role for 2021 is unclear. He's been a starter in the minors but moved to a bullpen role for Arizona in 2019. Although Duplantier is throwing in camp, the right-hander is building up at a slower pace than others.
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
D-Backs notebook: Lovullo says team ‘hurt’ Duplantier’s development in 2019 Manager Torey Lovullo said the club’s handling of Jon Duplantier hurt his development last year. And he said the team might do it again this...
FEBRUARY 16, 2020 • AZCENTRAL.COM
