Diamondbacks option Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno for development
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks have optioned right-hander Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno as part of a strategy to develop him as a starting pitcher. This decision comes as the team is competing for the National League Wild Card and has recently adjusted its pitching staff. Pfaadt, who has struggled this season with a 5.92 ERA in 13 appearances, previously showed promise in the postseason with a 3.27 ERA over five starts, helping the team reach the World Series. The move aims to build his pitch count without impacting the Major League roster.
- •Brandon Pfaadt has been sent to Triple-A Reno for development.
- •He has a 5.92 ERA in 13 appearances this season.
- •Pfaadt previously posted a 3.27 ERA in the postseason.
- •The Diamondbacks are currently in the NL Wild Card race.
- •Pfaadt was moved to the bullpen before this decision.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Why Diamondbacks sent Brandon Pfaadt to minors in intriguing move
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers at Diamondbacks updates. Brandon Pfaadt sent to minors
"The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to salvage a split of their four-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, June 4.
"This is an interesting decision from Arizona.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 6:31 PMWhy Diamondbacks sent Brandon Pfaadt to minors in intriguing move
This is an interesting decision from Arizona.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 4:58 PMDodgers at Diamondbacks updates. Brandon Pfaadt sent to minors
The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to salvage a split of their four-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, June 4.
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