It has been proven over and over again over the past three seasons that Madison Bumgarner has no business being in the Diamondbacks starting rotation. However, now, for the first time since 2018, the D-backs are a legitimate threat to make a run for the playoffs.
Meaning, they can no longer afford the damage Madison Bumgarner has brought to the starting rotation.
This is no longer a Diamondbacks team that is in the midst of a massive rebuild. Instead, it is a competitive young team full of talent that is showing others across the league that they mean business, except for Bumgarner.