The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed veteran right-handed relief pitcher Kendall Graveman to a major league contract. Graveman, a nine-year veteran, brings closing experience to the bullpen after missing the 2024 season due to shoulder surgery. He joins a mix of potential closers as the D-backs aim to solidify their ninth inning role in spring training.
Arizona’s bullpen saw changes last season, with Paul Sewald standing out before a rough July led to a closer-by-committee approach. Standouts A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez provide depth in the bullpen, which finished 25th in MLB with a 4.41 ERA in 2023. Graveman’s addition adds experience and depth to a bullpen that has faced challenges due to injuries in the starting rotation.
General manager Mike Hazen expressed the team’s desire to add bullpen help through free agency, and the signing of Graveman is a step in that direction. The 34-year-old pitcher has relied on his sinker, slider, and four-seam fastball during his time as a reliever, with a career 2.74 ERA and 24 saves in 187.1 innings pitched.
As the D-backs head into spring training, the signing of Graveman adds a veteran presence to a bullpen looking to improve upon its performance from the previous season. With a mix of experienced pitchers and rising stars, Arizona aims to solidify its bullpen and compete in the upcoming MLB season.
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