After initially naming Eduardo Rodriguez as the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks’ spring opener on Friday, Torey Lovullo has made a last-minute change, now opting for Tommy Henry to take the mound.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The specifics behind this decision shift remain undisclosed, but it has been confirmed that Rodriguez will instead participate in live batting practice on a back field.
Tommy Henry, who began last season in Triple-A with the Reno Aces, faced challenges early on. In his four starts there, he amassed a 6.33 ERA. However, following Madison Bumgarner’s designation for assignment, the Diamondbacks promoted Henry.
Unfortunately, his time in the majors was cut short due to a left elbow injury. Initially placed on the 15-day injured list in late July, a lack of progress in his recovery led to a transition to the 60-day injured list, effectively ending his season.
Throughout 16 starts with the Diamondbacks in 2023, Henry posted a 4.15 ERA and ended with a 5-4 record on the mound.
Henry’s performance peaked in his last outing against the Colorado Rockies on May 31st last year, where he delivered an impressive 7-inning shutout, allowing just two hits.
The Diamondbacks are set to face the Rockies this Friday, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:10 PM.
