Jon Duplantier Likely To Miss Start Of Season
4 years agoArizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jon Duplantier (elbow) "slowly initiated a throwing program" as he works his way back from elbow issues that popped up in April, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The skipper said it's safe to assume that Duplantier will not be ready in time for Opening Day on July 24. The right-hander had a 4.42 ERA in 36 2/3 innings as a rookie in 2019 and has a history of arm issues dating back to his college days at Rice. The 26-year-old likely would've started the year in the minor leagues if COVID-19 hadn't happened, but now he's likely to start on the injured list and might not see much major league action in the 60-game season. Duplantier is a dynasty league stash and not a redraft option.
Source: The Arizona Republic - Nick Piecoro
Source: The Arizona Republic - Nick Piecoro