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Logs fifth hold McGough retired both batters faced to earn a hold in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Kansas City.

Impact McGough stranded an inherited runner from starter Zac Gallen to pick up his fifth hold and second in as many outings. After he was given opportunities to close games, McGough appears to be settling in as part of the setup crew along with Miguel Castro as the bridge to closer Andrew Chafin. McGough is chipping away at a high ERA that stood at 9.64 after a blown save two weeks ago. Since then, he's allowed one run on two hits while striking out six over seven innings.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saddled with loss McGough (0-2) allowed two runs on three hits over a third of an inning, picking up the loss to Miami on Saturday.

Impact McGough came out of an impressive spring training as a late-inning relief option, but the right-hander's uneven regular-season performance may take him out of consideration for save chances. His appearance in the seventh inning Saturday after the Diamondbacks had taken the lead ended up being his second blown save in three opportunities. McGough's allowed five runs on six hits, including three home runs, and three walks over 4.2 innings.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from paternity leave McGough was reinstated from the paternity list by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

Impact McGough missed Tuesday's game while welcoming a new member of his family. The 33-year-old will be active for Wednesday's game against the Brewers with Carlos Vargas optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on paternity leave McGough was placed on the paternity leave list Tuesday.

Impact McGough has been excused from the Diamondbacks as he welcomes a new member of his growing family. The 33-year-old reliever holds an 8.10 ERA through 3.1 innings of work this season.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows saves, takes loss McGough (0-1) was tagged with Monday's loss after allowing two runs on two hits without retiring a batter in a 5-4 loss to the Padres.

Impact McGough, looking to earn a second save in as many games, served up back-to-back home runs to David Dahl and Ha-Seong Kim, turning a potential comeback win into a crushing walkoff loss. "You just try to keep level-headed, come back to work tomorrow," he told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The scene was a throwback to 2022 when the Diamondbacks were walked off 11 times and suffered 41 relief losses, both tied for most in the majors. McGough has been through this rodeo before -- as a high-leverage reliever in Japan -- and knows how to bounce back.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first save McGough struck out one over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning to save Sunday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact McGough dispatched the two hitters he faced on nine pitches to record the first save of his MLB career. He'd been a closer in Japan the last two seasons, and the Diamondbacks rolled the dice in bringing him back stateside. The right-hander impressed in the Cactus League, putting him in the mix to save games.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scuttles save opportunity McGough walked two batters over a third of an inning in Friday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact McGough, who entered with a runner on and two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, walked the first batter faced before getting Miguel Rojas on a loud lineout to short. The right-hander was brought back out for the ninth but was removed after walking the first batter. In all, McGough threw just four of 13 pitches for strikes. He had a strong spring training, which earned him a shot at being the primary closer among a committee of relievers, but McGough scuttled his first chance. Andrew Chafin finished off the Dodgers for the save.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Closes out Monday's win McGough struck out two over a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Monday's spring game against the Guardians.

Impact McGough will be one of the options that manager Torey Lovullo uses to close games, and that the right-hander took the mound in the ninth fuels speculation he could get the first crack at being the primary closer. I like his tempo, his rhythm, the way he stands on the mound, the carry on his fastball, the ability to throw two or three pitches at any time," Lovullo told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. "He executed very well tonight." McGough has allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out 11 over 9.1 Cactus League innings.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up first spring runs McGough allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and struck out two over two-thirds of an inning in Sunday's spring game against the Royals.

Impact The runs were the first allowed during the Cactus League by McGough, whose work included seven swinging strikes, including three each on his splitter and slider, per Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The right-hander figures to be a strong candidate for save opportunities early in the season.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tossing hitless spring McGough has not allowed a run or a hit over 5.2 spring innings.

Impact McGough is among the candidates to get save opportunities, although Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said he doesn't plan to have a set closer to start the season. However, any of the candidate relievers could become the primary arm to close games, and McGough is doing his part to emerge from the group with a strong spring. He talked to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic about the adjustments he made while in Japan that put him in a position to be an important piece in the bullpen. In addition to throwing more four-seam fastballs, the right-hander adjusted the grip of his splitter, which gave it more depth and helped make it a weapon to go with a low-90s fastball and slider. "He's got all the weapons, I'll tell you that right now," Diamondbacks bullpen coach Mike Fetters said. "Now, it's just a matter of execution."

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks hoping well-traveled Scott McGough can help solve bullpen woes Reliever Scott McGough, 33, could be just what the Arizona Diamondbacks have been seeking for their bullpen.

MARCH 18, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Continues scoreless run McGough allowed one walk and struck out three over a scoreless fifth inning in Wednesday's spring game against Texas.

Impact Wednesday's base on balls is the lone blemish for McGough, who has yet to allow a run or hit over four Cactus League innings. "He has the ability to mix his pitches and throw them all for strikes. And the ability to understand when he needs a swing and miss moment and when he needs to bury a pitch," manager Torey Lovullo told Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. The 33-year-old right-hander pitched the last four seasons in Japan, serving as the closer for the Yakult Swallows. The Diamondbacks signed him to compete for a role in late-game situations, and McGough has shown himself capable.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Diamondbacks The Diamondbacks signed McGough to a two-year contract with a mutual option for 2025 on Thursday.

Impact Playing in Japan, McGough had a 2.35 ERA in 53.2 innings this past season. He's posted a sub-fo4.00 ERA in each of his four seasons overseas and has shown enough for the Diamondbacks to offer a multi-year deal. McGough played at every level of the minors from 2011 to 2018 with stints in the Dodgers, Marlins, Orioles and Rockies organizations.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE