That’s more than half of the 2016 Opening Day bullpen who will not be part of the Diamondbacks five days after the World Series ends. There’s going to be some significant rebuilding necessary, and with our relievers currently sporting the second-worst ERA in the National League, at 4.98, that’s likely a necessity. Who might we see down there, sporting the Hello Kitty backpack next season?
With two months left in the season, and September call-ups still to take place, the Diamondbacks have already tied the franchise record, having used 21 different bullpen arms this year. 18 have been “pure” relievers i.