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Diamondbacks move to 4-man starting rotation for playoff push

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are moving into a four-man starting pitching rotation for the final three series of the regular season as they push for a postseason spot.

Nabil Crismatt will come out of the bullpen as a long reliever, leaving a rotation of Brandon Pfaadt starting Wednesday, followed by Ryne Nelson, Zac Gallen and Eduardo Rodriguez.

“Nothing against Crismatt, he’s been throwing the ball extremely well,” manager Torey Lovullo said. “We felt like there would be some value to get dependable length out of the bullpen. We wanted to match up the best way we could against the most critical teams at the most critical times.”

Diamondbacks make 4-man rotation move amid Wild Card chase

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The Arizona Diamondbacks won their fourth straight game with a 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. The win brings Torey Lovullo’s team within 1.5 games of the final National League Wild Card spot. As the playoffs become a more realistic outcome, Arizona is starting to shuffle its starting rotation around Zac Gallen, Brandon Pfaadt, and those behind them.

Gallen has been as dominant as ever since the All-Star break. The veteran starter got off to a slow start. However, he had to step in as his team’s ace after Corbin Burnes’ injury. He is Lovullo’s primary choice when it comes to starting Game 1 of a playoff series this fall. In order to ensure that Gallen is ready to go, the Diamondbacks manager is making a big change.

Torey Lovullo Explains Diamondbacks' Surprise Pitching Change

The Arizona Diamondbacks are shaking up their rotation for the remainder of the 2025 season, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters on Wednesday.

Arizona will be going to a four-man rotation consisting of Zac Gallen, Eduardo Rodriguez, Ryne Nelson and Brandon Pfaadt. Nabil Crismatt, who has pitched extremely well as the emergency fifth starter, will pitch out of the bullpen.

The skipper was emphatic that the decision had nothing to do with the quality of Crismatt's efforts. The right-hander has thrown to a 2.70 ERA over 30 innings.

"Nothing against Crismatt. He's been throwing the ball extremely well," Lovullo said. "We felt like there would be some value to get some, get some length, dependable length out of the bullpen.

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