The D-backs did a good job staying healthy for most of Spring Training, but the last week hasn’t been kind to them.
First, No. 3 starter Eduardo Rodriguez was diagnosed with a left lat strain, and then, on Monday, closer Paul Sewald had a Grade 2 strain of his left oblique muscle.
The team has declined to provide timetables for either pitcher’s return, but manager Torey Lovullo said that Sewald would be back in a matter of “weeks, not days.”
[MLBTR] Paul Sewald To Bgein Season On IL Due to Grade 2 Oblique Strain by Darragh McDonald
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo revealed to reporters today that closer Paul Sewald has a Grade 2 left oblique strain and will start the season on the injured list.